In the Green Tree

Alun Lewis; A. L. Rowse, Gwyn Jones, Vernon Watkins

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, 1948

About this Item

The first edition of this collection of letters by the Welsh war poet Alun Lewis in the original dust wrapper. First edition of In the Green Tree in the original publisher's cloth binding and clipped dust wrapper.A collection of letters by the Welsh war poet Alun Lewis. After his death in 1944, many of his poems and letters were published. This collection includes mostly letters from Lewis's time in India written to his family and friends, and includes six uncollected short stories.With a preface by A. L. Rowse, a postscript by Gwyn Jones, and a Sonnet by Vernon Watkins. With illustrations throughout the text by John Petts. In the original publisher's cloth binding and clipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. There is some light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is some light spotting to the pastedowns and endpapers. The dust wrapper is slightly age toned with a few light creases. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Near Fine.

Seller Inventory # 855W45

Bibliographic Details

• Title: In the Green Tree
• Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 1948
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: John Petts
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry