An August Midnight

Sitwell (Sir Sacheverall). Hardy (Thomas)    1977 First Separate Edition Printed at The Cernel Press, Cerne Abbas, Devon  4to Marbled paper wrappers The printed paper labels on upper wrapper and colophon have become detached but without wear; otherwise this is a fine copy  The poem, originally printed in Poems of the Past and Present, was reprinted on the occasion of Sacheverall Sitwell’s 80th birthday. Loosley inserted is an Autograph Letter, signed, and dated 11 February 1983, from George Tee, explaining ‘This printing was a ‘one-off’ thing for Sachie. It was not issued as a Cernel Press publication.’ 

Price: £200