Antique Book, 1938, Straw in the Hair - 1st Ed, Signed by D. Kilham Roberts

Antique Book, 1938, Straw in the Hair (An Anthology of Nonsensical and Surrealist Verse) -  1st Ed, Signed by Denys Kilham Roberts, Rare

This sale is for a very rare, 1938, first edition of the book, "Straw in the Hair - An Anthology of Nonsensical and Surrealist Verse", compiled and edited by Denys Kilham Roberts which includes poems from Walter de la Mare, William Shakespeare, John Charlton, William Blake, Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear and many others including verse from unknown authors. This was published by John Lane, The Bodley Head in London. This is a hardback book which has red writing and a picture on the spine.

This is a very rare copy of several reasons. Firstly, it is signed by the editor, Denys Kilham Roberts in a dedication to a Camilla. Secondly, it is a First Edition. Thirdly, it is illustrated and Finally, there are not that many copies of the book around and none I could find with a signature.

The overall condition of the book is excellent with the exception of cracking in the spine in a couple of places (please see the advert pictures).

Book Details:-

Authors:- Various Inc Walter de la Mare, William Shakespeare, John Charlton, William Blake, Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Edith Sitwell, Ogden Nash, Lord Alfred Douglas and many others.

Title:- Straw in the Hair

Illustrator:- Victor Reinganum

Edition:- 1st Edition

Features:- Very Rare, 1st Edition, Illustrated, Signed by Denys Kilham Roberts

Size (Approx):- 19.5cm x 13.5cm x 2.2cm

Date Published:- 1938

Type:- Hardback (No dustcover)

No of Pages:- 259

Print Location:- London, Great Britain

Published by:-  John Lane, The Bodley Head

Binding:- Hard back, green cloth (I think) bound with red writing and a picture on the spine.

Physical Condition:-

Binding:- Overall Excellent condition. The binding is mostly tight though cracked into two places that we can see. No loose pages.

Pages:- All present, none missing.

Condition of Pages:- Excellent condition. There is a name "Camilla Skipworth" written on the first blank page and a dedication written by the editor in pen that says "For Camilla June 1943, D.K.R". No marks, no tears. Some slight foxing.

Spine:- Excellent condition though there is some slight wear and tear at the top and bottom of the spine (please see the pictures).

Front & Rear Cover:- Excellent condition (please see the pictures).

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