John Lehmann — New Writing

London, John Lane, 1936. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this first instalment of this popular literary periodical. 'New Writing' was issued bi-annually, in Spring and Autumn. This is the first issue of the work, published in Spring 1936. First edition. Lacking original dustwrapper. 'New Writing' was committed to anti-fascism and was edited by its founder John Lehmann. The work had contributions from leading poets and writers. This particular issue includes contributions by Ralph Bates, Christopher Isherwood, Nikolai Ognev, John Hampson, Anna Seghers and Lehmann himself. In original full cloth binding. Externally, smart. Lightly bumped to the head and tail of spine and extremities. Fading to the board edges. Marks to the boards. Light rubbing to the joints. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper, Michael Abercrombie. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned with occasional light scattered spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .