Twenty Poems by Rupert Brooke - 1935 First Edition bound by Root of London For Sale

Twenty Poems by Rupert Brooke – Sidgwick & Jackson, 1935 First Edition • Custom Leather Binding by Root & Son, London • 47 Pages • No Jacket IssuedA finely bound presentation copy from 1937

A handsome 1935 first edition of Twenty Poems, elevated by a custom Root (and Son) binding—the same London bindery known for producing high‑quality leather volumes for Marshall Field and other premium booksellers. Full red leather, gilt accents, and clean lines make this an elegant early 20th‑century presentation of Brooke’s work. Includes a 1937 gift inscription on a front free page. Size: octodecimo

Exterior:

• Red leather covers in excellent condition

• Touch of sun fade at the top rear and along the spine

• Sharp corners, minimal edge wear

• Issued without a dust jacket

• Binding remains strong and secure

Interior:

• Clean, tight, and unmarked aside from the gift inscription

• All pages bound and intact, no rips or tears

• Title: Twenty Poems

• Author: Rupert Brooke

• Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson

• Year: 1935

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Custom leather binding by Root (and Son), London

• Pages: 47

• Provenance: Gift inscription dated 1937

Rupert Brooke Twenty Poems 1935, Root & Son binding, leather‑bound poetry, Sidgwick & Jackson first edition, fine binding presentation copy, early 20th‑century custom binding

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