Poems by Constable Anderson (8 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Fair. 1912. No Edition Remarks. 179 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. Black and white pictorial frontispiece. Clean pages with noticeable tanning and foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pen inscriptions to front pastedown and free endpaper. Moderate cracking to gutters, with exposed netting. Thumb-marking present. Binding is slightly loose. Boards have heavy edge wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Moderate tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Noticeable splits to spine ends and corners causing cloth to be frayed. Gilt lettering is darkened. Visible wear and liquid marks to boards.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a compelling compilation of poems on a wide range of themes by Matthew Anderson, a dedicated police constable and skilled poet of his time. Rooted firmly within the poetic traditions of Burns and the Scottish literary landscape, Anderson's verses pay homage to the beauty of his surroundings in Ayrshire, Scotland, and reflect deeply on the triumphs and challenges of his role as a police officer. His insightful and empathetic poems offer a unique glimpse into the complexities of human nature, capturing the essence of community spirit, loss, bravery, camaraderie, and the enduring power of love. Through his poignant observations and vivid descriptions, Anderson shines a light on the everyday experiences that shape our lives, leaving readers with a profound appreciation for the human condition and the resilience of the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. Damp staining to boards, Front hinge loose and open to gutter. Missing blank front endpaper. Frontispiece portrait of the Constable in uniform. Fraying to spine and corners.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 190 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.43 inches. This item is printed on demand.