E. M. Rudland — Ballads of Old Birmingham

London, David Nutt, 1915. Vellum. A smart, signed collection of poetry relating to Birmingham by E. M. Rudland. A lyrical collection, containing Rudland's ballads of Old Birmingham. With poems such as 'The Song of the Midland Men', 'Barr Beacon', 'Clodshale's Chantrie', 'The Cursing of Frater John', 'Henry VI at Yardley;, 'Sir Hugh Willoughby', 'Sutton Park', 'Nelson in Birmingham' and 'The Ballad of Tom King&apos.Inscribed with the author E. M. Rudland's compliments.With an introduction by the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Birmingham (Alderman W. H. Bowater).With heraldic illustrations by A. Rodway.Presented in a decorative paper vellum binding. In the publisher's original paper vellum binding. Externally very smart, with just a little bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Author's inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are uncut and bright, with just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: A. Rodway. Very Good Indeed .