William H. Davies — Farewell to Poesy

London , A.C. Fifield, 1910 . First edition. Hardback. A first edition of this poetry anthology by W.H. Davies. Known for spending a significant portiion of his life as a homeless worker (a 'hobo' or 'tramp' in the vernacular of his era) in Britain and the USA, Davies' work is often categorised with and compared to other Georgian poets whose work is in stark contrast to his, although the comparisons are often of interest. Contains the ink inscription of one Emma Moffett, date Xmas 1910. In paper-covered boards. Externally, there is wear to the extremities, as well as a closed tear to the paper coverering the spine, and tide-marking to boards. Internally, the pages are generally firmly bound and largely bright and clean throughout, aside from various instances of spotting. Good . Ill.: None. Good .