A Bibliography of T. F. Powys

Publication: Hastings, R. A. Brimmell, 1967 Formatting: 8vo, pp. 72. Condition Report: Near Fine. The book presents exceptionally well in its original clear acetate wrapper, which has successfully preserved the decorative patterned boards from significant shelf-wear, fading, or rubbing. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, with the spine completely uncreased and the corners sharp. Internally, the text block is structurally sound, and the pages are uniformly bright and crisp, entirely free from foxing, moisture damage, or previous ownership markings, reflecting careful handling and excellent preservation over the decades. Catalogue Note: This is a limited first edition, strictly confined to a print run of 500 copies. The volume is notably enhanced by its striking patterned boards, which were designed by the eminent Scottish typographer and book designer Ruari McLean. Copies that still retain their original, undamaged clear protective wrapper are decidedly uncommon, making this a well-preserved survivor of mid-century bibliographical publishing. A crucial reference work for collectors, dealers, and scholars of early twentieth-century British literature, Peter Riley's detailed bibliography catalogues the writings of Theodore Francis Powys. Known for his highly allegorical and often darkly humorous rural fiction, Powys’s complex publication history is meticulously charted within these pages. This volume offers an invaluable and systematised record of the primary works and secondary literature surrounding one of Dorset's most idiosyncratic literary figures.…