Sangschaw

Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1925. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5.5". Not Stated. A very smart, first edition copy of this poetical work by Scottish poet Hugh M'Diarmid. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Presenting this very smart collection of poetry by Scottish poet Hugh M'Diarmid (or Hugh MacDiarmid). One of the leading figures of the Scottish Literary Renaissance, M'Diarmid's poetry evokes a medieval Scottish flavour, using regional dialects and Scottish phrasing. This work is truly a worthy addition to this branch of Scottish literature. Many of these works were originally published individually in various periodicals and newspapers, such as 'The Glasgow Herald', 'The Northern Review', 'The Scottish Nation' and more. Including a preface by John Buchan.The first edition of this work, in the second state binding of lighter blue cloth. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original light blue cloth binding, the second issue printing. Externally, lovely, with just a small amount of fading to the cloth to the head of the front board and tail of the spine. Unclipped dust wrapper is smart, with sunning to the spine and extremities. A few spots to the front wrap and to the interior of the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. A few spots to the fore-edge, affecting the odd page, with are otherwise bright and clean. Near Fine