The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke – With a Memoir

A desirable early 20th-century edition of The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke, one of the most celebrated voices of the First World War era. This 1923 Sidgwick & Jackson printing includes a memoir and a photographic portrait frontispiece of Brooke, capturing the enduring legacy of the poet often associated with idealistic wartime verse.

Rupert Brooke’s poetry—particularly works such as The Soldier—remains highly sought after by collectors of war literature and English poetry. This edition, printed in Great Britain and reflecting multiple early impressions (up to the eleventh impression in 1923), represents a well-established and widely read issue during the post-war period.

A solid collectible copy of Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke, appealing to both literary collectors and readers interested in WWI poetry, despite visible wear consistent with age.

Condition – Very Good
Original cloth boards worn with noticeable rubbing, especially to edges, corners, and spine ends. Spine label present but worn. Binding remains intact and sound. Pages show moderate to heavy foxing throughout, particularly to prelims and endpapers. Previous ownership signature on front endpaper. No dust jacket. Prior ownership in ink on endpaper. Overall a very good, complete reading/collecting copy with clear signs of age.