H.V. Marrot — Dark Lanterns

London, Elkin Mathews, 1923. First edition. Hardback. A scarce collection of subtle yet thought-provoking poetry that focuses on love, nostalgia and grief, shortly published after the First World War. Dark Lanterns, a scarce poetry collection, by writer H.V. Marrot. Published by Elkin Mathews in 1923.Rebound in dark blue paper boards, with a decorative title to the front board.Marrot, most famous for writing a biography on novelist John Galsworthy, showcases a charming collection of poetry that is both subtle yet thought-provoking, exploring themes of love, nostalgia and perception. Often holding a melancholic focus on grief, the collection was published five years following the end of the First World War. Rebound in dark blue paper boards. Externally, very smart. Slight fading to the spine, with a couple of faint marks to the front board. A small scratch near bottom edge of back board. End papers are bright and clean, with the rare small spot to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound, with very slight wear between leaves viii and blank, pp.6-7, and pp.46-47. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .