Wilfrid Meynell — Verses and Reverses

Letchworth, Privately Printed; Arden Press, 1910. First edition. Hardback. A scarce first edition copy of the poetry of Wilfrid Meynell, the author's presentation copy. The scarce first edition, privately printed. Signed by Meynell to the recto of the front endpaper, "To Julia, Her little book-fellow with ÂÂ-. W. M. 1 Oct 1910". Also with his note to page 25, "A Portrait", under which Meynell has written "Sir Ian Hamilton". An anthology of poetry by Wilfrid Meynell, collecting together a variety of brilliant and lyrical verse.Including "To Christina Rossetti", "Of Olive and Her Tree", "The Winds of Heaven", "Verbum Amantis", "To One who Hastened Heavenward" "The Sisterhood of Common Life", "Queen Mary"s Bow", and more. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart. Spine is a little worn, with loss, a little heavier to the head of the spine. Crack to the front joint. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spine is a little rubbed. A few small marks to the boards. Author's pencil inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .