John H. F. McEwen — There Is a Valley

Edinburgh, C. J. Cousland and Sons, Ltd. 1950. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this collection of poetry from British author John H. F. McEwen, signed by the author in presentation to a friend. First edition. Scarce work. Signed and inscribed by the author to the front pastedown in presentation to Rhoda, the inscription reads: "Rhoda, with love from Jock 1951". A collection of poetry from John H. F. McEwen, a British author, art critic, and founder of The Oldie magazine, known for his work in art criticism and contributions to publications like The Spectator and The Sunday Telegraph. Including sonnets, ballads, epigrams, and war poems, with titles such as: A Dead Singer, On the Eve (1944), Night and Morning, I Will Sing a New Song, Past Love, and many others. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with minor wear and fading to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting, predominantly to the endpapers and foredge. Minor age toning to the endpapers with the author's ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .