Frank Betts — The Iron Age
Oxford, B.H. Blackwell , 1916 . First edition. Paperback. A very scarce first edition copy of this collection of poems by Frank Betts, with a preface by scholar Gilbert Murray. The very scarce first edition of the work.In publisher's original paper wraps, with an illustrated title page.Written by author Frank Betts, with a preface by Gilbert Murray, an Australian-born British classical scholar and public intellectual, who served as Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Oxford from 1908 to 1936.A collection of twentieth century poetry, with works such as The Deathless, Gyda, Montrogue, Louis XI, The Magi, The Pawns, and many more. In original paper wrap binding. Externally, smart. Shelf wear to extremities, with the odd closed tear, most significant tot he tail of the boards. Slight loss to head and tail of spine. Sunning and chipping to spine label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light spotting and age toning. Ink inscription to half title page. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .