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The Song of the Soldiers
Thomas Hardy
1915
[E. William] : Hove
8.5" by 5.5"
[8pp]
SUMMARY
An excellent example of the first trade edition of Thomas Hardy's sombre poem, written at the start of the First World War.
First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first trade edition, first issue, with a comma after "9th September" on the title page and front wrap. Purdy pp. 157-158.
This first trade edition followed the initial publication in the Times, and Clement Shorter's folio issue of twelve copies.
Hardy's brief, poignant poem reflects on the grim realities faced by soldiers at the start of the First World War.
He presents a sombre, resigned tone, emphasising duty and the inevitability of death rather than a romanticised view of warfare.
CONDITION
In the publisher's original paper wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with light spotting towards gutters.
Overall Condition: Near Fine
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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