Oasis

1922 · réf. 990Y16 — London: William Heinemann 1922. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 5". None. A signed presentation copy of these selected poems from American writer Robert Haven Schauffler. With early drafts of two more poems inserted. The author's presentation copy with a signed inscription to the front free endpaper "Grace McLennan - with thanks for her existence - from her friend Robert Haven Schauffler". The first UK edition of these selected poems from American writer and war hero Robert Haven Schauffler. In the original quarter cloth binding. Loosely inserted are two typescript poems one of which is inscribed to the same recipient "These are early drafts and are going to be better soon I hope".A selection from Schauffler's three American volumes of verse 'Scum o' the Earth' 'The White Comrade' and 'Magic Fire'. Schauffler joined the Army as a second lieutenant and served as an instructor. He left the U.S. Army in May 1919 after being awarded a Purple Heart for his wounds at the Battle of Montfaucon and wrote poetry in his spare time whilst employed as a lecturer. Prior to the war he was known for publishing several books that celebrated American holidays. In the original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards and paper title label to the front board. Externally smart with slight yellowing to the spine and bumping to the extremities. Light spotting to the front label. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with offsetting to the endpapers and occasional scattered spots. Author's inscription to front free endpaper. Very Good William Heinemann hardcover