BRIDGES, Robert

The testament of beauty. A poem in four books by Robert Bridges poet laureate.

Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1929. 12mo. [viii], 192 pp. FIRST EDITION. Original cream-coloured boards, decorated in blind with title in gilt to top cover and spine, in the original dust jacket (slightly soiled and with a few minor repairs). Aside from some small tears to half-title and title (carelessly opened) and some light spotting to fly-leaves, a fine unopened copy, complete with publisher’s note tipped in at rear. Item #12034

First edition of one of the most significant long philosophical poems in the English language.

Price: $100.00