Norman R. Ewart Smith — The Arena and Other Verses

Bristol, Bristol Printers Limited , 1920 . First edition. Paperback. A very scarce signed presentation copy of Norman R. Ewart Smith's first book of poems. The very scarce first edition of the work.Signed and inscribed by the author to the rear of the title page: 'To D.J. Williams with the best wishes from N.R. Ewart Smith.'In publisher's original paper wraps.A collection of twentieth century poetry by Norman R. Ewart Smith, his first book of poems, including works such as Reward, Purdown, Love-Less, Resolve, Death, The Alps, Supreme, and many more.Dated from the British Library. In publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, very smart. Sunning to edges and spine. Slight shelf wear to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light age toning to edges. Author's ink inscription to rear of title page. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .