The Derelict Day.

Ross (Alan)

The Derelict Day.

Poems in Germany.

Description: FIRST EDITION, pp. [vi], 74, crown 8vo, original blue cloth, backstrip lettered in gilt largely against a black ground, tail edge roughtrimmed, a few tiny spots to edges and endpapers, dustjacket by John Minton in excellent shape, a short closed tear at foot of rear panel, a hint of rubbing at extremities and a couple of pinprick spots to pale areas of design, very good

Publication Details: John Lehmann, 1947

Notes: The author's first book, poems based on the author's experience as a Naval Officer during the War.Ross had earlier attended St John's College, Oxford, but he did not resume his studies following the War; his association with John Minton continued into his next book for Lehmann, 'Time Was Away' the following year.

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Price: £475

Subject: Modern First Edition

Published Date: 1947

Stock Number: 71824

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