Drake's Drum and Other Songs of the Sea - a rare collectors item
Drake's Drum and Other Songs of the Sea - a rare collectors item
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This is an unusual item.
It is a bound collection of poems by Henry Newbolt, published in 1914, and featuring illustrations by A.D. McCormick.
The book is known for its patriotic and stirring verses, particularly the title poem, "Drake's Drum," which is about the legend of Sir Francis Drake's drum and its supposed role in protecting England. The collection is considered a classic of British naval and patriotic verse.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1914. first edition. Green cloth with gilt lettering and embellishments. Pictorial endpapers and 12 mounted colour plates accompany the verse.
This copy neatly signed by its owner "Edward Trevor Kensington, Xmas 1918".
Pre loved, condition G: Broken its back! But pages tidy, illustrations still looking great. Large binding issues and marks or stains. Significant deterioration of back cloth cover.
Rare find, $85
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