H. D. [Hilda Doolittle], 1886-1961

[Trilogy, comprising], The Walls Do Not Fall; [together with] Tribute to the Angels, [and] The Flowering of the Rod

London / New York: Oxford University Press [through 1946], 1944. First Edition. French Wrappers. First Impressions of three matching volumes, published consecutively in 1944, 1945, and 1946. Crown 8vo (207x 126mm): 48; 42; 50. Sewn in thick card French self-wrappers (tan, aquamarine, and dark tan, respectively), upper covers printed in brown and black, scarlet and black, and forest green and black, pages printed on cream laid paper watermarked "ADELPHIA," all priced 3s / 6d. Volumes 2 and 3 are tight, bright, unread copies, virtually pristine; back panel of The Walls toned, brief edge wear, neat inscription to half-title, front hinge skillfully repaired, Near Fine or better. Boughn A19a.i, A20a, and A21a. Fine-. Item #BB2103

H. D. and Bryher (Winifred) Ellerman, the American heiress and H. D.'s lifelong companion, "spent the duration of World War II in London. While H. D. found the experience to be fraught, it occasioned some of her best and most mature poetry. In particular, H.D.’s long war poem, Trilogy, brought together her mythological and historical interests combined with an incisive critique of the human cost of the war:" (Literary Encyclopedia) N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).

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