D. C. L. D; A. A. — Verses

London, Skeffington & Son, 1918. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce copy of this illustrated volume of light verse by D. C. L. D. and A. A. charmingly decorated and illustrated with seven monochrome plates and a tipped-in colour plate. In the publisher's original paper wraps.First edition. Illustrated with a tipped in colour plate and 7 monochrome plate illustrations by D. C. L. D. Collated, complete. A small First World War–era collection of light verse and occasional poems, with titles including "War," "Pride," "God Laughs," "The Treasure Ship," "Sea Chant," "Munitions Land," "To the Poppy," "Istar Worshippers," "Aceldama," "Holy of Holies," and "The Aul' Wife," among others. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in the odd small chip, closed tear and crease to extremities. Closed tear along front joint wrap. The odd minor handling mark and slight discolouration to wraps. The odd slight spot of damp staining, more so to rear wrap. Internally, generally firmly bound. Hinges cracked in places, with binding materials partially exposed, but holding. Pages bright and clean with one or two spots to first and last few leaves. Very Good . Ill.: D. C. L. D. Very Good .