Ronald Wilson [Int. and foreword by Alfred Wilson, Ada Wilson and J.H. Badley — On the Threshold

Letchworth, Temple Press, 1915. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce and thoughtful collection of verse by a young poet who died on his way to the front line. Posthumously published and signed by his parents. A very scarce collection of verse written by Ronald Wilson, a young poet who died shortly before being sent to the front line in World War I. Signed by the author's parents, who also add a touching word before educational pioneer John Haden Badley's foreword. In the publisher's original navy blue cloth, with a frontispiece and all five other plates, including a lovely watercolour plate adjoining p.10. Collated complete.These thoughtful verses were collected from the school magazine of Bedales School while Wilson was a pupil there. The verses exhibit the poet's sensitive nature, and express themes of nature, life and maturity. In the publisher's original navy blue cloth. Externally, very smart, with minimal signs of shelf wear. Small fading marks, and fading to the spine label. Offsetting to the end papers, with Alfred and Ada's inscription to the front free end paper. Internally, firmly bound. The odd spot to leaves, heavier spotting to first and final leaves. Very Good . Ill.: Ronald Wilson, Florence Small, J.H. Killick. Very Good .