Printers' copy of 'Poems by Edward Eastaway', i.e. Edward Thomas
Printers' copy of 'Poems by Edward Eastaway', i.e. Edward Thomas, published October 1917. 64 poems, typed, probably by Eleanor Farjeon, with some headings in E. Thomas’s hand. The pages appear to have been put in order and numbered by him.
Dates
- Creation: Oct 1917
Extent
70 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. poet. d. 214, fols. 1-2].
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. poet. d. 214
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 21272
Abstract
Printers’ copy of ‘Poems by Edward Eastaway’, i.e. Edward Thomas.
Biographical / Historical
(Philip) Edward Thomas (1878–1917) was a poet and writer. For more details see Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Eleanor Farjeon (1881–1965) was a children's writer. For more details see Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought with the help of an anonymous contribution at Sotheby’s sale, 24 July 1979.
Topical
Subject
- Title
- Printers' copy of 'Poems by Edward Eastaway', i.e. Edward Thomas
- Status
- Published
- Author
- EAD version 2021 by Hannah Jordan
- Date
- EAD version 2021
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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