John Drinkwater — Cotswold Characters

New Haven, Yale University Press, 1923. Hardback. A presentation copy of John Drinkwater's charming rural sketches, with two wood engravings by Paul Nash. The author's presentation copy of the second impression of this work.  In the publisher's original speckled paper covered boards.  Five nostalgic sketches of traditional British rural figures, paired with five wood engravings by British surrealist painter and war artist Paul Nash.  Originally written for an American audience, this volume offers a glimpse into the personalities and craftsmanship of traditional English rural life.  From English poet and dramatist John Drinkwater, who achieved fame post-WWI as a playwright and became closely associated with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. In the publisher's original speckled paper covered boards. Externally, with loss to the backstrip and shelf wear. Minor toning to the front label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with toning to the endpapers and the author's presentation inscription to the front free endpaper. Good . Ill.: Paul Nash. Good .