Gales, R.L. — Ballads and Carols

London, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., Ltd., 1916. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. SIGNED by the author at first free endpaper, "To Doris Tindall on the occasion of her wedding with every good wish, fr.: R.L. Gales April 27, 1921." A perfectly serviceable reference copy; nothing fancy, but complete and sturdy. Paper title label over front cover, another at spine, abraded and toned. Extensive foxing at front and rear endpapers, dissipating in both directions. A truly scarce First Edition of a poetry anthology by R.L. Gales, priest, poet and folklorist who earned the Newdigate Prize in 1886 for his pastoral poetry set in the English countryside and from a Christian perspective. 69 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . Signed by Author. . Fair