Coghill, Neville — The Masque of Hope

London, For Geoffrey Cumberlege by the Oxford University Press, 1948. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Presented for the entertainment of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her visit to University College, 25 May 1948, by the Oxford University Dramatic Society. Theme devised by Glynne Wickham, then written up by Neville Coghill. Kenneth Tynan, Tony Richardson & Robert HardyPeach-colored paper over boards, front board bowed a bit, blue and red printed title. "H.E.H." ink-stamp inside rear flap at bottom, half-toning to front and rear pastedowns, remains of former book-plate inside front flap. Previous owner's inscription in pencil. Printed by Geoffrey Batey at the University Press. Several illustrations on high-gloss paper of masques and masquers, the players including Elizabeth Baldwin, Kenneth Tynan, Robert Hardy, Michael Godley, John Hale, Marianne Corwell and others. 20 [1] pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Very Good