Clent Books (Est.1977)
PUGH, John BROMSGROVE AND THE HOUSMANS , Bromsgrove, U.K: Housman Society, 1974.First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fair. 0904579026 This edition was published simultaneously as the hardback limited edition. Pasted inside back cover "Simplified’ Housman Family Chart.’ Inscription on front endpaper ( which we believe to be John Pugh's, but not sure) - "For Jo, In friendship and gratitude. Yours ever, John. 1st November 1974. There are only two copies with the captions to the photos on page III the wrong way - this is one!" (Page III refers to page III of the photo pages between pages 128 and 129). Book in very good condition, top edge of spine very slightly bumped, otherwise in fine condition. Dustjacket in fair condition, slightly rubbed along edges and sides of spine, with tiny nicks at top spine edge and by outer corner edges (see picture). xv, 178pp, xvii to lxxxix pages, which include Appendices. With 16 black-and-white illustrations. From d/j flap - "The author traces the fortunes of the Housman family from 17th century Lancaster to 19th century Bromsgrove, in the County of Worcestershire, where in 1859 Sarah Jane, the wife of solicitor Edward Housman, gave birth to Alfred Edward Housman, destined to become internationally famous both as a poet and a classicist. With A.E. Housman's childhood and the influences which moulded his complex character, and also telling of the sorrows that befell the family. In the Appendices are poems and several letters written by A.E. Housman to his family." (8¼"h x 5½"w) 21cms x 14cms) approx. (Book ref. 7358) £14.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Clent Books (Est.1977) , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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