Arthur Wragg — Thy Kingdom Come

London, Selwyn & Blount, 1939. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Arthur Wragg's illustrated commentary of British society as it stood at the outbreak of the Second World War, complete with Wragg's woodcuts throughout. The first edition, first impression of this work.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.A dark prayer commentating on poverty, commentary, and pacifism, written just after the outbreak of the Second World War.Illustrated with Wragg's woodcuts throughout.By Arthur Wragg, an illustrator known for his work dealing with social alienation and spiritual emptiness. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, the boards have sprung. Light marks and discolouration to the boards and spine. Some scattered spots to the endpapers. Price label to the front wrap. Dustwrapper with some edge wear, resulting in small chips and closed tears. Light discolouration and marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title. Good . Ill.: Arthur Wragg. Good/Good.