N. L. Bright — Six Poems

Bristol, The High House Press, 1938. Paperback. A limited edition private press collection of six beautiful poems, published by the High House Press. A limited edition work, limited to two-hundred and fifty copies, of which this is number one-hundred and eighty-nine.A charming collection of six poems, which had originally appeared in 'The Sunday Times', 'The Observer', 'Time and Tide', and 'The Field&apos.Containing 'Joy', 'The Whisperes', 'At Redwood Farm', 'Cold Night', 'An Old Gate', and 'Nightmare&apos.Written by N. L. Bright, about whom little is known.Bookplate of the Dorset Collection to the front pastedown, in a labelled file envelope. Presumably a file copy, most likely the publisher's own.Published by High House Press, a hobby press based on the High Street, Shaftesbury. Founded by the schoolmaster James Edwin Master, with help from his wife Beatrice. All the works were hand-set and hand-printed by the couple, who started the venture with virtually no knowledge of printing, all working on hand-made paper. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart, with just a few light marks to the wraps. Labels to the front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with a couple of odd spots. Envelope with a little age-toning. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .