Click for full-size.
A Shropshire Lad
by A. E. Houseman
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
-
Carrollton, Texas, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: The Folio Society, 1986. Fine. No additional printings listed. The book is tight and square with solid hinges and bindings, sharp tips, and clean, unmarred cloth boards. The black ink on the front of the book and along the spine is bright and fine. The textblock is clean with no writing, bookplate, or markings, and not BCE, ex-library, or remaindered. Six color plates by Patrick Procktor. The slipcase is near fine with faint wear. 101 pages. 6" x 9" tall. Originally published in 1896.
A Shropshire Lad is a collection of 63 poems by the English poet Alfred Edward Housman. Set in the semi-imaginary pastoral Shropshire, Housman's verse ponders the helplessness of man, the fragility of life, and the terrible effects of war, all against the background of an achingly beautiful countryside.
Throughout the years, the strong combination of emotional feeling, lyricism, and folk qualities contributed to the popularity of "A Shropshire Lad" with composers. The sweeping themes of youth and love have found their way into the canon of English folksong and have been set to music by such composers as George Butterworth, John Ireland, and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Armadillo Alley Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4135
- Title
- A Shropshire Lad
- Author
- A. E. Houseman
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover / Slipcase
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Folio Society
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1986
- Pages
- 101
- Size
- 6 x 9
- Weight
- 3.00 lbs
- Keywords
- folio society, poems, poetry, shropshire
- Bookseller catalogs
- Collector's Editions; The Folio Society;
Terms of Sale
Armadillo Alley Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Armadillo Alley Books
Biblio member since 2020
Carrollton, Texas
About Armadillo Alley Books
In business since 1997, Armadillo Alley Books specializes in Modern First Editions, Signed First Editions and Limited Editions of fine books. All our books are wrapped and packaged with the utmost care and mailed in sturdy boxes. We guarantee our products and welcome all questions. Linger a few moments and browse a bit!
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
This Book’s Categories
Collecting the 1939 New York World’s Fair
Born in the midst of the Great Depression, the theme of the 1939 World’s Fair was “The World of Tomorrow” - a theme that captured the hearts of a generation. Check out the maps, souvenirs, and other ephemera on Biblio!
Vertigo Comics
Vertigo Comics, an imprint of DC Comics, is being retired in 2020 after a 27 year run of groundbreaking comics. The imprint was DC’s home for mature tales that were often horror-themed or otherwise dark in nature. Learn more about Vertigo, home of V for Vendetta, Sandman, and Fables.
