Skip to content

The Taking of Helen
Click for full-size.

The Taking of Helen Cloth - 1923

by John Masefield

  • Used
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
  • first

Description

London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1923. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 9" by 6". None. A fine, first limited edition copy of John Masefield's poem 'The Taking of Helen'. A signed, limited edition copy of this work. Numbered 266 of 750 copies.John Masefield was a noted English poet and writer. He was poet laureate for over thirty-seven years. His best known works include 'The Midnight Folk', and 'Reynard the Fox'. This poem is based on Helen of Troy. A wonderful example of this noted writer's work.  Presented in a lovely limited edition format, numbered 266 of 500 copies produced with hand-made paper, numbered and signed by the Author. In a half vellum binding with paper covered boards. Externally, very smart. Light spots to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed
Used - Very Good Indeed
NZ$241.13
NZ$25.06 Shipping to USA
Standard delivery: 2 to 4 days
More Shipping Options
Ships from Rooke Books (Somerset, United Kingdom)
The BIBLIO Guarantee | Ask Seller a Question

About Rooke Books Somerset, United Kingdom

Specializing in: Early English Books, Fine Bindings, History, Library Sets, Poetry
Biblio member since 2007
Seller rating: This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller 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.

Terms of Sale:

Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.

Browse books from Rooke Books

Details

  • Title The Taking of Helen
  • Author John Masefield
  • Illustrator None
  • Binding Cloth
  • Edition First edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good Indeed
  • Publisher William Heinemann Ltd, London
  • Date 1923
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 738L14

Categories

Hang on… we’re fetching the requested page.