R. H. Sauter — Songs in Captivity

London, William Heinemann, 1922. First edition. Hardback. Very scarce first-edition of Rudolf Helmut Sauter's poetry, written whilst interned in the First World War. Very scarce first edition.Publisher's original hardback.From German-born artist and poet Rudolf Helmut Sauter, son of prominent artist Georg Sauter and poet and suffragist Lilian Galsworthy. Sauter was raised in London from the age of one. Following the Aliens Restriction Act at the break of war, Sauter was interned in Alexandra Palace and later Frith Hill Camp. This collection was penned during this time and features verses such as "The Before and After", "You" and "Why?". Publisher's original hardback. Externally, reasonably smart with moderate bumping, rubbing to spine tips and loss to title pieces. The odd mark and slight peeling to rear board. Inscription from previous owner, Hugh Cecil, to front paste down, dated 1977. Internally, binding tender in places, for example to pages 32 and 33, otherwise firmly bound. Generally bright and clean copy, featuring sporadic spotting, heavier to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .