A.P. Herbert — Poor Poems and Rotten Rhymes

Winchester, P. & G. Wells, 1910. First edition. Paperback. A signed, first edition copy of A.P. Herbert's first ever published collection of poetry, the personal copy of British novelist Dennis Wheatley. The first edition of this collection of poetry, Poor Poems and Rotten Rhymes, written by twentieth-century British humourist and politician, A.P. Herbert. Herbert is most well-known for his later works, Uncommon Law (1935), The Secret Battle (1919), The Water Gipsies (1930), and more. Herbert's first ever published collection of poetry, published when he was only twenty-years-old. Signed by Herbert to the title page. The personal copy of well-known British novelist Dennis Wheatley, noted by his bookplate to the front pastedown. Dennis Wheatley (1897-1977) is known for his thriller and occult novels, and was one of the best-selling authors from the 1930s to the 1960s. His most infamous works include The Devil Rides Out (1934), The Satanist (1960), and Strange Conflict (1941).A smart, signed copy of the first published collection of poetry by A.P. Herbert, with a fascinating and unique association. In the original brown paper wraps. Externally, sound, with some light edgewear and creasing to the extremities of the front of the wrap. Bookplate of Dennis Wheatley to the front pastedown. Internally, front hinge is lightly strained, remaining binding is firm. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .