Drums of Defeat and Other Poems

Theodore Maynard

Published by Erskine MacDonald, London, 1917

About this Item

A scarce, signed first edition of this work, with a letter by the author also inserted. The first edition, signed by the author to the front endpaper.In the original quarter cloth with paper boards.This collection of poetry by Theodore Maynard focuses on the experience of World War I from the perspective of a Catholic priest.Signed by the author. Also with a loosely inserted leaf bearing a message in Maynard's hand. This letter from the author dated 1919.With four pages of original publisher's advertisements to the rear of the work. In the publisher's original quarter cloth with paper boards.Externally, excellent. Slight creasing of paper to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean but age toned. The odd light spot throughout. Signed by the author to the front endpaper. With four pages of original publisher's advertisements to the rear of the work. Near Fine.

Seller Inventory # 988R27

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Drums of Defeat and Other Poems
• Publisher: Erskine MacDonald, London
• Publication Date: 1917
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: signed by author
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry