Item #19514 Peace Ode written on the conclusion of the Three Years' War by R. B. Printed for the First Anniversary. Robert Bridges, Boer War.

Peace Ode written on the conclusion of the Three Years' War by R. B. Printed for the First Anniversary.

Oxford: Daniel Press, June 1st, 1903 by C.H. D. Limited edition. An ode to celebrate the end of the Boer War, by Robert Seymour Bridges (1844 - 1930) who was the British poet laureate from 1913 to 1930. With a reference to Australians who fought: "Came too the new world's hardy Canadians, And from remote Australia champions Like huntsmen..." (p3). Limited edition of approximately 100 copies. Madan #55. This was the last regular issue of the Press. The month after he issued this, Daniel was elected Provost at Oxford. 4to, [7]pp. Pale green paper wrappers, original? Unopened & uncut. Not recorded on Trove; OCLC: 4421139. Very good condition. Item #19514

Price: $450.00

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