Ruth Pitter — First Poems

London, Cecil Palmer , 1920. First edition. Hardback. A pleasing first edition of this debut collection from traditionalist poet Ruth Pitter. First edition.In the original paper covered boards. Ruth Pitter's first collection of poems, which were published with the help of Hilaire Belloc and feature poems such as 'The King', 'The Poor Poet', 'In the Field' and 'The Missal&apos. Pitter was the first woman to receive the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1955 and was named a "Companion of Literature" in 1974, the highest honour given by the Royal Society of Literature. Numerous leaves uncut. In the original paper covered boards, with flyleaves. Externally, very smart, with sunning to the spine label and slight shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with spots as issued with paper used. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .