Violet spender (5 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. In a dark blue cloth hardcover with gilt titles to spine and front. No dust jacket. Black and white photograph of author with tissue guard to frontispiece. 70 pp. The book is in very good condition with just minor shelf-wear to the extremities of the cover. There is offsetting to the feps and light foxing to the front matter, fore and bottom edges and last few pages, and very occasional spots scattered throughout. On page 15 is a handwritten note " We (corrected) have found out since that this poem and those on pages 16, 21, 26 were written by a friend with whom she was staying". …

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1922. First edition, first printing. This is a very good copy. In the original navy blue cloth, with gilt titling to the front panel and spine. Some abrasion to the spine. The text blocks have a few spots of foxing. Internally, the book is mostly clean, with a few sparse spots. The frontispiece, a photograph of Violet Spender by Emery Walker, is crisp with the original tissue guard. This copy is free from inscriptions and is, overall, in very good condition. This volume is compiled by the poet's husband Harold. It was published in the year following her death, after complications during an operation. In the foreword, Harold writes: 'The writer of these verses was snatched from us just as she seemed on the threshold of a fuller, happier life: and we are still sitting in the shadow of that eclipse. [] We preserved her poems because we thought them worthy of being preserved; and now, after careful winnowings, we published a few that seem to deserve a larger life.' In this volume, Violet's poems reflect the horror of war, after her brother Alfred, who was a Lieutenant in the 4th (Queen's Own) Hussars was killed in action. Scarce. …

Leatherbound. Etat : NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 88. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1922 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 88. …

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. First edition. A lovely association copy of this rare posthumous book of poetry, gifted to the son of the poet by his father with an endearing letter. The first and only edition of this posthumously published collection of poems fom Violet Spender, compiled by her husband following her death. Very scarce. In the publishers's original blue cloth binding. Portrait frontispiece. This is a lovely association copy, previously owned by the first born son of the poet and gifted by his father, Harold Spender. He wrote a preface for this work, writing of Violet: "The writer of these verses was snatched from us just as she seemed on the threshold of a fuler, happier life: and we are still sitting in the shadow of that eclipse". To the front free endpaper is inscribed "To Michael. from His Father" dated 19.21.22. There is also a loosely inserted letter from Harold, urging Michael "Keep it as a sacred possession, especially sacred to you, to whom some of the most beautiful of these poems are addressed". In the publishers's original blue cloth binding. Comprising poems such as 'My Son', 'Prayer for the Children during the War', 'Christmas, 1915', 'Lullaby to my Children in London' and 'The Angel of Death'. In the publishers's original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart, with rubbing and bumping to the spine. White mark to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Minor offsetting to the endpapers and the poet's husband's inscription to the front free endpaper. Very Good. None (illustrateur). signed by author. book.…

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1922. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 88, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 88 88.…