The Shorter Poems of Robert Bridges
by Robert Bridges
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: G. Bell and Sons, 1914 . Leather. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 4.5". None. A scarce edition of the short poems of this former Poet Laureate, in a lovely reverse calf binding. A beautiful edition of the shorter poems of English poet Robert Seymour Bridges, Poet Laureate from 1913 to 1930. A doctor by trade, he achieved literary fame only late in life. His poems reflect his Christian faith, and he is the author of many well-known hymns.'Shorter Poems' was first published in two volumes in 1890 and 1894. This 1914 edition, in a lovely full reverse calf binding, is scarce.With two pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.With a former owner's inscription, dated 1924, to the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original full reverse calf binding. Edge wear to back strip head and tail. Otherwise, externally lovely. Former owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 792F5
- Title
- The Shorter Poems of Robert Bridges
- Author
- Robert Bridges
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- G. Bell and Sons
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1914
- Size
- 7.5" by 4.5"
- Keywords
- poet laureate poetry Robert Seymour Bridges Christian poetry
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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