Frances Cornford — Autumn Midnight

London, The Poetry Bookshop, 1923 . First edition. Paperback. A lovely example of this charming collection of poetry from Frances Cornford, decorated by Eric Gill. The first edition. A collection of poetry by Frances Cornford printed on hand-made paper, including seventeen of her poetical works, comprising 'Autumn Midnight,' 'On the Roads,' 'Susan to Diana,' 'Hope' and many other pieces.Written by Frances Cornford, an English poet who was the granddaughter of British naturalist Charles Darwin. Illustrated with a wood-engraved frontispiece, initials, and tail pieces by Eric Gill, an English sculptor, typeface designer, and printmaker. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Small closed tear to front wrap head, with minor loss of paper to back strip head. Light handling marks to rear wrap. Bookplate to verso of front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Eric Gill. Very Good .