Walter De La Mare — News

London, Faber & Faber Ltd, 1930 . First edition. Hardback. A limited first edition copy of this haunting poetic reflection on sudden news, paired with Barnett Freedman's evocative illustration, signed by the author, Walter de la Mare. In the publisher's original blue paper covered board binding.This is a limited, large paper edition, printed on English hand-made paper. This copy is number three hundred and eight six of five hundred copies.This copy is signed by the author, Walter de la Mare, on the limitation page.This volume provides a short lyrical poem by Walter de la Mare reflecting on the arrival of profound or unsettling tidings.This copy features a colour plate illustration by Barnett Freedman. Freedman (1901–1958), acclaimed British book designer and lithographer, commissioned by Faber early in his career In the publisher's original paper covered board binding. Externally, smart. Spotting to boards. Slight discolouration to perimeters. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities. Very slight offsetting to upper right corner of front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with just one or two spots. Signed by the author on the limitation page. Very Good . Ill.: Barnett Freedman. Very Good .