Pierre de Ronsard; Humbert Wolfe [trans.] — Pierre de Ronsard: Sonnets Pour Helene

London, Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1934. First edition. Vellum. A signed limited edition translation of Pierre de Ronsard's 'Sonnets pour Helene', bound in quarter vellum. A special edition of one hundred and fifty numbered copies of this book, printed on hand made paper and signed by Humbert Wolfe. This copy is number 104 Signed by Mr. Wolfe to the limitation page. In the publisher's original quarter vellum, with orange cloth boards and gilt stamped to the front board. A charming English rendering of "Sonnets pour Helene", one of the well-known collections of French "prince of poets", Pierre de Ronsard, whose poetry is characterized by its peculiar use of language and imagery, and a great variety of metre. Translated and with a critical introduction by Humbert Wolfe, an Italian-born British poet, man of letters and civil servant.  Bound in quarter vellum, with cloth boards. Externally, smart, with handling marks to the vellum and marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with offsetting to the rear free endpaper and light spots to both endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .