John Freeman — Stone Trees and Other Poems

London, Selwyn and Blount , 1916. First edition. Paperback. A charming association copy of this collection from English poet John Freeman, gifted to his daughter. The first edition. Gifted to the poet's daughter, Joy. Signed to the half title and with a loosely inserted page inscribed with two verses, also dedicated to the author's daughter.In the publisher's wraps.An early collection from English poet and essayist, John Freeman. With works including the titular 'Stone Trees' as well as 'The Yew', 'Music Comes', 'More than Sweet', 'Comfortable Light' and 'Lambourn Town', among others. Freeman was a close friend of Walter de la Mare, who lobbied hard with Edward Marsh to get Freeman into the Georgian Poetry series. In the publisher's wraps. Externally, sunned and edge worn. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few spots to the front and rear endpapers. Good . Ill.: None. Good .