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London: The Bodley Head no date but probably early 1900's,wear to covers, cover edges and spine, owners name front endpaper, otherwise book clean and tight. Reprint. Hard Cover. Fair/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

New York: John Lane, 1905. First edition of Theodora Thompson's collection of inspirational verse. Octavo, bound in three quarters vellum by Riviere & Sons with green morocco spine label lettered in gilt, botanical gilt tooling to the spine, top edge gilt, pictorial endpapers, engraved frontispiece and decorated title page. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable. Ownership inscription. Thompson states in her preface to the present volume: "The flowers in this posie have been culled from many a garden, field, and hedgegrow, and have been tied together with little attempt at grouping or arrangement. The aim has not been to appeal to the intellect, but rather to the emotions - to bring refreshment, encouragement, inspiration, and hope to those who are toiling up the steep path of life.

London: John Lane, c1905. Vellum. Very Good Indeed. 7" by 4.5". Not Stated. A beautifully bound book of poetry. Bound in full vellum by Riviere and Son for the Army and the Navy. A collection of poetical works whose intention is to appeal to the emotions - to bring refreshment, encouragement, inspiration, and hope to those who are toiling up the steep path of life. With decorative end-papers and frontispieces. In a full vellum binding with gilt detail to the board and spine by Riviere and Son. Externally, in lovely condition with just some handling marks to boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages are clean and bright throughout with just the occasional spot background spotting to the endpapers. With previous owners ink inscription dates 1906. Very Good Indeed