FLOWERING RIFLE; A Poem from the Battlefield of Spain
London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1939. First Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover in red cloth boards. Red, orange, and yellow plain printed jacket. 8vo; 157 pp. An Epic poem which was in support of Franco's Nationalist forces (and Franco's support of the Catholic Church), drawing the ire of many including friends who accused him of being a Fascist (in print, both in prose and poetry), although at a rather advanced age he volunteered and served in the British Army during the War. His reputation has never quite recovered. Previous owner's name on first free endpaper (dated 1939), otherwise clean interior. Boards with edgewear, corners and head/tail of spine rubbed. Jacket has small chips and tears, scuffed on back; price-clipped. In protective, removable mylar cover. Very good/very good. Remarkable condition for this scarce title. Very good / very good. Item #16343
Price: $75.00