Tom Skeyhill — A Singing Soldier

New York, Knickerbocker Press, 1919 . First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this collection of poetry by Tom Skeyhill, with an additional poem written by Skeyhill inscribed by hand. The first edition. Signed presentation by Tom Skeyhill to the front free endpapers. Inscribed to 'Matron Burchenal of Port Fairy, with the very best wishes of the author, Tom Skeyhill.'Also inscribed by Skeyhill to the next endpaper is a full, additional poem written by the author, 'The Snow', ('written on the train to Quebec.') Tom Skeyhill was a signaller in the Australian army during World War One, and was blinded and wounded by shellfire at Cape Helles in May 1915. His sight was partially returned after travelling to the US for treatment.  In the publisher's original cloth. Externally, excellent. Shelf wear to the extremities. Front hinge starting but firm, only a small crack. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean but age toned. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .