John DRINKWATER, VERNACULAR BINDING / Way of Poetry 1930 Unknown

  

Author: DRINKWATER, John (VERNACULAR BINDING) Title: The Way of Poetry Publication: London and Glasgow: Collins' Clear-Type Press, Circa 1930s Edition: Unknown. Duodecimo (10cm x 7cm) 92 pp. Patterned, aquamarine cloth with needlework in wildflower bouquet image.

Lovingly bound, the poetry in this anthology was selected by poet and playwright, John Drinkwater and created especially for children. Drinkwater belonged to the "Dymock Poets" who took inspiration from the beauty of the English countryside. The simple, rural themes of natural beauty are reflected in the subject for the vernacular binding of this little volume: a bouquet of wildflowers. The hand stitching is especially fine and delicate with a beautiful choice of vintage fabric for the background and nicely detailed metal corners.

Poetry selected for this volume include classic English poets such as William Wordsworth, Percy Shelley and John Drinkwater himself. A beautiful example of a sweet vernacular binding. Subject: Art & Design, Bind Me Up, Bind Me Down, Children, GIFT SUGGESTIONS. The Beautiful American is an online bookseller offering used and rare book titles ranging from the wonderfully collectible to the simply irresistible.

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• Author: DRINKWATER, John (VERNACULAR BINDING
• Publisher: Collins' Clear-Type Press
• Year Printed: 1930
• Binding: Cloth
• Subject: Art & Photography