Walter de la Mare - Early One Morning, Faber & Faber, 1935

Walter de la Mare - Early One Morning, Faber & Faber, 1935

It is an "Anatomy of Childhood," exploring how childhood is revealed through early memories and the first writings of authors, poets, and historical figures.  The book is a miscellany of sketches, essays, and early works that cover a wide range of children, from "chimney sweeps to two queens of England".  Illustrations feature photographic plates and portraits of authors during their childhood.

Hardcover in fair condition.  No dust jacket.  Gilt to spine and bumped ends.  Tear to front hinge.  Corners bumped and worn.  Gilt top page edges.  Foxing to page edges and through book.  Remaining paper to endpapers.  Good reading copy.

Weight    890g.   Pages   605.