Frank Speaight — Beyond the Dark

London, Cecil Palmer, 1923 . First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first edition of Frank Speaight's collection of poems about WWI, and his time in America following the war. A signed presentation copy, inscribed by the author. A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this collection of poems, inscribed 'To Mr. Henry M. Batchelder with the Author's compliments, Frank Speaight&apos. Batchelder worked on Broadway in the 1920s and 1930s.A delightful collection of poems, largely reflecting on the First World War, with poem titles including 'Armistice Day', 'Blinded 1914' and 'Lloyd George 1918', with the final collection of poems set in America after the war.Stamped c/o James B. Pond to the tail of the front free endpaper and title page. In the publisher's original cloth backed, paper covered boards. Rubbing to joints and back strip head and tail, with boards lightly age toned. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .