John Oxenham — Hearts Courageous
London , Methuen & Co. Ltd. 1918 . First edition. Cloth. A very scarce signed and inscribed first edition of this collection of poetry from John Oxenham, a pen name for William Arthur Dunkerley. The first edition of the work.Signed and inscribed by the author to title page.In half cloth binding. A collection of poetry by John Oxenham, also known as William Arthur Dunkerley, an English journalist, novelist and poet. Dunkerley wrote under his own name, and also as John Oxenham for his poetry, hymn-writing, and novels. This volume includes poems such as Cross-Mates, His Leave, Volvo, The Dead Dog, and many more. In half cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Slight rubbing to front joint and board. Shelf wear to extremities. Light offsetting to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Author's ink inscription to title page. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .