Arthur Stanley — The Bedside Book, a Miscellany for the Quiet Hours

London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1932 . First edition. Leather. The fourth impression of the first edition of Arthur Stanley's miscellaneous literary collection, in a full calf signed binding by Bumpus. The fourth impression of this work, published in the same year as the first impression.A delightful miscellany including many poems and short literary works, edited and selected by Arthur Stanley. Including works from Cervantes, Addison, Marlowe and Dryden, alongside many others.Retaining the original half title.With the morocco bookplate of W.A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to the front pastedown. William Foyle founded Foyles bookshop in 1903 alongside his brother. He purchased Beeleigh Abbey during the Second World War, an impressive twelfth century monastery in Essex. Beeleigh housed his library, one of the largest private libraries in England. In a full calf binding by Bumpus. Externally, very smart, with fading to back strip, as is common with both blue and green leather. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .