H. L. Doak — The Three-Rock Road

Dublin, The Talbot Press, 1919 . First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of verses from H. L. Doak, including an original typed and hand signed poem from the author. The very scarce first edition of this collection of poems from Houston Larmour Doak, inscribed to the front free endpaper 'to Jenny, in remembrance of hugs L. Doak&apos.With a loosely inserted typed poem from the author, titled 'Helga', hand-signed by Doak, and inscribed by Doak with 'for Miss Herkin with best wishes Christmas 1951&apos.Also loosely inserted is a newspaper clipping of a poem by Doak, titled 'Easter Sunday&apos.An impressive collection of poems written during the First World War, with titles including 'Shy Nature', 'The Soul Alone', and 'Fallen Beauty&apos. In the publisher's original cloth backed, paper covered boards. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to back strip head and tail, and light tide mark to label at front board. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .