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Click here to see our other books! Selected Poems of Francis Thompson Francis Thompson; Wilfrid Meynell 1911 Methuen and Co.; Burns and Oates : London 7.5" by 5" xx, 142 [1pp.] SUMMARY A very smart collection of poems by Francis Thompson, with a biographical note by his friend, the publisher and editor Wilfrid Meynell. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The fifteenth thousand of this work in a quarter vellum binding with paper boards. Top edge gilt. Loosely inserted is a presentation slip from 'Jane Burrows' to 'Herbert Durst'. A selection of verses by the poet and Catholic mystic Francis Thompson (1859-1907). His poetry influenced writers such as G. K. Chesterton and J. R. R. Tolkien. His most famous poem was The Hound of Heaven . Thompson's talent was discovered by the editors Wilfrid and Alice Meynell, after he sent his poetry to their magazine Merrie England . Thompson, who had developed an opium addiction while living on the streets, was taken into their home. Wilfrid Meynell has written the biographical note for this collection. A page of publisher's advertisements to the rear. CONDITION In a quarter vellum binding. Externally smart, with light fading to the extremities of the boards. Faint marks to the rear board. A little bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first and last few pages. Overall Condition: Very Good 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. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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