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Printers' copy of 'Poems by Edward Eastaway', i.e. Edward Thomas

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MS. Eng. poet. d. 214
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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].

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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.

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

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