E. W. T. [Edward Wyndham Tennant] — Songs, Plays, and Ballads

London, Printed for Private Circulation at the Chiswick Press, 1909. First edition. Cloth. An enchanting and very scarce book of verse by the very young Edward Wyndham Tennant; the first and only edition. A very scarce title, here appearing in the first and only edition. Bound in original blue boards with tan cloth spine.  Only two records on Jisc. Featuring a monochrome frontispiece with the original tissue guard. This title collects writings by a young Tennant, being published when he was only twelve years old, and showcasing his notable talent. Tennant published one additional anthology entitled 'Worple Flit and Other Poems', but was tragically killed aged only nineteen, at the Battle of the Somme. Bound in original paper covered boards, with cloth spine. Externally, very smart. Mild bumping to extremities. Notable age toning and scattered spotting to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound, with infrequent mild to moderate strain. Small losses to front blank extremities where an unopened leaf has been forced. Pages generally bright and clean, with occasional mild spotting and age toning to extremities. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .