1914 and Other Poems by Rupert Brooke, 1929

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Rubert Brooke was already a famous British poet when he suddenly died in 1915, at the age of 27. This … Read more Rubert Brooke was already a famous British poet when he suddenly died in 1915, at the age of 27. This 94-page book of his poems was published posthumously in 1915. It is a stated 35th printing. Renowned for his poems about Love, War and Death, the book includes known and lesser-known poetry. The dark brown, full-leather volume also includes, at Frontis, a photograveur photo portrait of the handsome, young poet by Sherril Schell, a famed American photographer, working in London. Schell's photos are highly collectible, He is considered a member of the Modernist, Avant-Garde movement taking place in that era. The 96-year-old book is in very good condition -pages are clean, bright, unmarked and un-foxed. The cover features gilt landscape art., as well as a gilt shield. All lettering is gilt, as is the top edge. .This is a rather uncommon book for collectors of early 20th Century British authors and Art Nouveau collectors.. It's also a gem for lovers of beautiful, old leather books like this one. It will be sent, carefully packed, boxed, with tracking. See less