Buy this book on-line Abercrombie, Lascelles; Brooke, Rupert; Drinkwater, John; Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson : New Numbers Complete Set (1-4)Ryton, Dymock, Gloucester: Crypt House Press, February-December 1914, 1914
First Printing. Association Copy. Signed by (one of) the author(s). A complete run of the first printings of New Numbers from the collection of John Drinkwater (by descent from the author), one of the four poets who contributed to the four volumes. The other three were Wilfred Wilson Gibson, Lascelles Abercrombie, and Rupert Brooke ( known collectively as the "Dymock poets"). Brooke submitted a number of poems among them 'The Soldier'. Drinkwater had the set bound with a simple undecorated paper binding in keeping with the original soft covers; he also signed the book on the opening page. Interestingly, he uses the same label that the Dymock poets used on their books of poetry and he labels it "New Numbers Vol. I", indicating that - at the time - the authors believed that New Directions would run for a number of years, not just the one that it did. Sadly, their endeavor fell apart with Rupert Brooke's untimely death in 1915. The front outside board is water stained by what appears to have been water, but it does not affect the interior of the book. There are three small wear points to the rear hinge. Quite a handsome book despite the staining, and one of two known signed copies of this important collection., Near Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Abercrombie, Lascelles; Brooke, Rupert; Drinkwater, John; Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson : New Numbers Complete Set (1-4). Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, collectables, atlases, out of print books and livres illustrées. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |