Philip T. Kenway — Hits & Misses

London, Arthur Brenton, 1924 . First edition. Cloth. A wonderful example of the first edition of this vanishingly scarce volume of poetry from Philip T. Kenway, with three original handwritten poems from the author. The vanishingly scarce first edition, first impression of this volume, signed by the author to the front free endpaper with 'from Philip T. Kenway (what did 'em)&apos.Kenway has handwritten three original poems to the recto and verso of the rear free endpaper, titled 'The Revenge Complex' (dated 17.XII.25), 'From a Soap Box' (14.2.26) and 'The Bus&apos.Alongside these handwritten poems, the collection features thirty-two poems, largely themed around the First World War, with titles such as '1914', 'Victory', 'To the Society of Friends', and 'Three Jews&apos. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent, with back strip a touch age toned. Inscription to front free endpaper. Original poems handwritten to recto and verso of rear free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .