Luther A. Brewer — Marginalia

Iowa, Privately Printed, 1926 . First edition. Hardback. Poet and playwright John Drinkwater's personal copy of this limited edition miscellaneous collection of writings by Luther A. Brewer. A limited edition, privately printed first edition, one of 300 copies produced. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, and one further plate. Collated, complete.This volume gathers essays, notes, and observations on books, book-collecting, and literary curiosities, written from the perspective of an experienced American collector. Brewer ranges across subjects including notable authors, rare editions, presentation copies, autographs, and the culture of private libraries, interweaving anecdote with commentary.From the library of John Drinkwater, the English poet and dramatist who prior to the First World War was associated with the Dymock poets, with his contributions appearing in all five volumes of "Georgian Poetry". After the war he achieved great success with his play "Abraham Lincoln", and became a founding member of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. In the publisher's original paper vellum backed paper covered boards. Back strip age toned, with light tidemark to head of front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .