Vernon Knowles — Poems

London, Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd. 1925. First edition. Cloth. An incredibly scarce presentation copy of this volume of poetry, signed by the author to the front endpapers. An incredibly scarce, signed presentation copy of this book of poems from Australian author Vernon Knowles, most known for his 1924 fantasy fiction work 'The Street of Queer Houses&apos.In smart original half black cloth binding, with original title sticker to spine.At one time owned by a Mrs L. G. Churchman.Signed and inscribed to front free endpaper. Inscription reads 'Mrs L. G. Churchman: Her Book. Written in the House of the Seven Cats (and all delightful, too!) Vernon Knowles October 10, 1024&apos. Bound in original half black and grey cloth. Externally, smart. The odd marks to boards. Rubbing to extremities and spine. Small marks to spine. Slight chipping and marks to title sticker at spine. Spotting to endpapers. Very light pencil sketch of a church to rear paste down, author's ink inscription and signature to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound, with slight strain. Pages generally bright and clean, with the occasional handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .