Sappho Stacpoole Vere (11 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Previous owner's signature "P. Watts Rule / Dunedin / Sept. 1920". Some rubbing and fading and light foxing to boards. ; Stated "Second edition". No date [1920]. (79), [1] pages. Papered boards with blue cloth spine. Piece of dust-jacket with title and author's name and decoration tipped in to half title page. "Sappho lies remote from us, beyond the fashions and the ages, beyond sight, almost beyond the wing of Thought, in the world's extremest youth." - from the introduction, page 5. With a 7 page prose Introduction, a short verse Foreword, and English translations of the Hymn to Aphrodite, 52 fragments, and Sappho to Phaon, Ovid's Heroic Epistle XV.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. First impression of the second edition. Undated but c1920-1. (The first edition was published in 1920, and the contemporaneous inscription on the recto of the half-title page is dated 2.9.21). Translated into English by H. de Vere Stacpoole. ***Very good in grey-blue cloth-covered boards with gilt titles and rules to blue spine. Edges of boards very slightly rubbed. Corners of boards slightly bumped. Head and tail of spine slightly rubbed. Contemporaneous inscription and date in black fountain pen ink to recto of half-title page: 'Friends in the fellowship of sport. Quis Separabit 2.9.21.' with intertwined monogram above inscription also in fountain pen ink. (Quis separabit? in Latin: Who will separate [us]?) is a motto associated with Ireland e.g. the British Army by the Royal Dragoon Guards, the Royal Ulster Rifles, the London Irish Rifles, the Irish Guards, and the North Irish Horse, and the motto of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick. The motto is also on the Seal of South Carolina). Slight offsetting to front and rear free endpapers and pastedowns. Very light sporadic foxing to prelims and last pages and to a few interior pages. Spine tight. No dustwrapper. ***79 pages including index to rear. 294 x 126mm. ***Contains the Hymn to Aphrodite and fifty-two fragments together with Sappho to Phaon, Ovid's Heroic Epistle XV plus seven-page introduction on Sappho by the author and a poetic two-page foreword by the author. ***Poems: I. Hymn to Aphrodite; II. Ode to Anactoria; III. Where Blooms the Myrtle; IV. I Loved Thee; V. Invocation; VI. Clais; VII. To a Swallow; VIII. Love; IX. Wedding Song; X. Evening; XI. Maidenhood; XII. Moonlight; XIII. Orchard Song; XIV. Dica; XV. Grace; XVI. As on the Hills; XVII. To Atthis; XVIII. As Wind Upon the Mountain Oaks; XIX. Goodness; XX. The Fisherman's Tomb; XXI. Timas; XXII. Dead Shalt Thou Lie; XXIII. Death; XXIV. Alcaeus and Sappho; XXV. The Altar; XXVI. The Altar (2); XXVII. Love; XXVIII. Like the Sweet Apple; XXIX. Prophesy; XXX. For Thee; XXXI. Friend; XXXII. The Moon Has Set; XXXIII. The Sky; XXXIV. To Her Lyre; XXXV. Never on any Maiden; XXXVI. * * *; XXXVII. Anger; XXXVIII. Adonis; XXXIX. Leda; XL. The Captive; XLI. Invocation; XLII. Youth and Age; XLIII. Fragment; XLIV. The Lesbian Singer; XLV. On the Tomb of a Priestess of Artemis; XLVI. To a Bride; XLVII. Hermes; XLVIII. Adonis; XLIX. Sleep; L. The Form is Lovely; LI. The Bridegroom; LII. Regret; LIII. Fragment; LIV. Sappho to Phaon.*** Henry de Vere Stacpoole (9 April 1863¿12 April 1951) was an Irish author, born in Ireland in Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire). His hugely successful novel "The Blue Lagoon" was published in 1908, and adapted into film. As well as translating Sappho, he also translated François Villon and wrote a biography on him. ***First impression of the second edition of Sappho: A New Rendering by H. de Vere Stacpoole, published only a year after the first edition (1920), complete in nice, collectable condition in its original cloth binding. An extremely hard to find title, of interest to collectors of Sappho and H[enry] de Vere Stacpoole. (Only six copies of this title are listed on COPAC in the UK, three first editions and three second editions). Uncommon. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

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Russet Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. + 1945. 120pp.+ first series (in wrappers) 45pp. Three manuscript poems by Edward Marsh (Verlaine) & Henry de Vere Stacpoole (Charles d'Orleans & Villon) tipped onto the end papers. Braybrooke's personal copy with his name & address on the ffep which his co-editor, King has also inscribed for him & dated. Soiled & rubbed dust jacket internally tape repaired with some loss at head & tail of spine. Signed by Editor. Book.

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1920 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 92 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 92 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1920. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 92, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 92.