Title: A Private Anthology

Author: Made by N G Royde-Smith with contributions by W B Yeats, John Keats, Shelley, John Donne, Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke, Blake, Tennyson, and Walter de la Mare

Publisher: Constable and Co Ltd, London

Edition: First Edition, First Printing

Date Printed: 1924

Description: A very nice signed example of the first printing of the first edition. An anthology of poetry collected by Naomi Royde-Smith, that includes poems by W B Yeats, John Keats, Shelly, John Donne, Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke, Blake, Tennyson, and Walter de la Mare. 7.5 inches by 5 inches. 123 pages. Original gilt cloth hardback.

 The book is in very attractive condition with covers and titles remaining bright, and very little signs of wear (see pictures). Signed by Naomi G Royde-Smith to the front free end paper; "Henry S Loebl - 15.I.1925 - Naomi G Royde-Smith". Binding sound and square. This book was the property of George Locke, the celebrated bookseller and bibliographer, and bears his notes to the end papers (see pictures). 

A nice example.

Provenance: This book formerly belonged to the celebrated bibliographer and book seller George Locke.

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