Christina Rossetti: Poems
Newton Montgomeryshire, Wales: Gregynog Press, 1930. Hardcover. Number 293 of 300 copies. This is an early publication of the press, which was founded in 1922 by sisters Margaret and Givendolene Davies. Gregynog was one of the most important private presses of the pre-WWII era. It published 42 books during its 18 year history. It was re-established in 1978 under its Welsh name, Gwasg Gregynog. This book includes an introduction by de la Mare. Bound in tan leather backed marbled paper covered boards with bright gilt title to spine. Browning and rubbing to leather on spine and spot of soiling to front board. Minor wear to edges and corners. The book opens with an engraved portrait of Christina Rossetti, which was based on a pencil drawing by Dante Gabriel Rossetti and engraved by R.A. Maynard. The interior is clean with bright text printed in black with poem titles in red. There is minor toning to the margins. An attractive book. 107 pages. POE/012306. Very Good. More