Iolo Aneruin Williams — Poems

London, Methuen, 1915. Hardback. The signed collection of war poems by Iolo Aneurin Williams, father of composer Edward Williams. Signed letters included. The signed collection of war poetry by British writer Iolo Aneurin Williams. Published by Methuen and Co. in 1915, while Williams served as a volunteer driver for the British Red Cross.In the publisher's original paper boards. As well as a post-war signature to the front paste down dated to 1920, the book contains three signed letters from the author.A fan of poetry and folk songs, Williams was collecting folksongs around his hometown of Hindhead, Surrey when the First World War broke out. This intriguing collection of poems, his first, was written and published during his service. He later became a bibliographical correspondent for the London Mercury, and wrote books on verse. He also became the father of English composer Edward Williams. In the publisher's original paper boards. Externally, very smart with minimal signs of shelf wear. Slight fading to the spine. End papers are bright and clean. Internally, firmly bound, with very slight wear to hinge between leaves pp.32-33. Pages are bright and clean, with slight spotting to top edge of final advert leaves. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .