W. B. Yeats — Tribute to Thomas Davis
Oxford, Cork University Press; B. H. Blackwell, 1947 . First edition. Paperback. A bright example of the first edition of W. B. Yeats's essay on the centenary meeting for Irish nationalist Thomas Osborne Davis, celebrating his life. The first edition, Wade 208. The essay reflects on Davis"s life, ideals and influence as a founder of The Nation and a figure in the Young Ireland movement. The work examines Irish cultural identity and Davis's legacy. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Significant fading to wrap perimeters. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .