Martin Gilkes — Tribute to England an Anthology

London, Hutchinson & Co. [1939] Undated, dated from a cop. First edition. Cloth. London: Hutchinson & Co. [1939] Undated, dated from a copy held by the British Library. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 9" by 6". None. A very scarce, very smart presentation copy of this anthology of historic English poetry. A very scarce first edition copy of this poetry anthology.A collection of English poetry, compiled and arranged chronologically, with an introduction by the author on the weight of England's literary legacy.An incredibly scarce example of a presentation copy of this work, with the author's ink inscription to the front free endpaper.The inscription reads: 'Mildred & Jay, for a happy occasion in token of much affection & with every good wish from Martin Dec. 15. 1939&apos. Bound in original black cloth. Externally, in lovely condition. Slight rubbing to extremities. Bumping to head and tail. Very slight marks to rear board. Slight spotting to endpapers. Author's ink inscription to front free endpaper. Very slight strain to hinges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Spotting to text block edges. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .