Twenty Poems.
Oxford: Basil Blackwell, [1930] Stock Code: 140052
First edition, limited issue, presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second blank, "To Elizabeth, with love from Stephen. June 11th". From a total edition of 135 copies, of which 75 copies were numbered and signed. This, the author's second book, was published while Spender was a student at Oxford: it was well received and prompted T. S. Eliot to invite Spender to contribute to The Criterion.
Description
Small duodecimo, pp. 24. Original paper wrappers, sewn as issued, front wrapper lettered in black, fore edge and bottom edge uncut.
Condition
Wrappers very slightly soiled, else a fine copy, contents fresh and clean.
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