Charles J. B. Masefield — Poems

Oxford, B. H. Blackwell, 1919. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this very scarce collection of poetry by young poet Charles Masefield, in the publisher's original paper wraps. The first edition of this scarce work in the publisher's original paper wraps.A striking and moving collection of poetry by young poet Charles Masefield. Signed by his mother to one 'Mr. Hollis' to the half-title page, 1927. The poet had died a decade earlier in 1917 from wounds sustained fighting in World War One. He fought for the 5th North Staffordshire Regiment. In the publisher's original paper wraps with printed label to front and spine. Externally, smart. Paper boards are quite edge worn with chips and closed tears. Marginal age toning to paper boards and the odd spot also. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd light spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .