Francis Thompson — Ode to the English Martyrs
London, Burns & Oates, 1907. Paperback. A very scarce first edition of an example of Francis Thompson's later poetry. The first edition of this work.A very scarce work.A charming poem by Francis Thompson, written late in his career.Written by Francis Thompson, a noted Victorian English poet, who rose from an opium addiction to becoming a beloved poet. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Light amount of edgewear. Minor discolouration to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .