Johnson, Lionel. POEMS. Two volumes. Dorothy Shakespear Pound Association Copy

Description: Johnson, Lionel. SELECTION FROM THE POEMS OF LIONEL JOHNSON, together with SOME POEMS OF LIONEL JOHNSON. Newly Selected with an Introduction by Louise Imogen Guiney. Lon: Elkin Mathews, 1908 & 1912. First Editions; two volumes. Small square 8vo, early custom binding of half real parchment, silk cloth, leather spine labels; decorative endpapers; original wrappers bound in to the 1912 edition. With the ownership signature of Dorothy Shakespear dated 1908, the year of publication, in Selections. Pound first met Olivia Shakespear--and her daughter Dorothy, whom he was to marry in 1914--in 1909. He described Olivia to his mother as “undoubtedly the most charming woman in London.” The first cousin of the poet Lionel Johnson, Olivia had married the solicitor Henry Shakespear, but ten years later she met W.B. Yeats through Johnson, and began a love affair with the poet, who described her in his Memoirs as having “a profound culture, a knowledge of French, English, and Italian literature.” Although romance left the relationship with the re-appearance of Maud Gonne, which was followed by a period of separation, Olivia Shakespear and Yeats remained friends, and later in 1909 Olivia Shakespear was responsible for introducing Pound to Yeats. An important period in both British and American poetry, marking the transition from the decadence and weakness of the Nineties to the more assertive masculinity of Yeats and Pound. The poetry of Johnson played an important role in the development of Pound and Yeats. The role of Guiney, an American, was also crucial. See Gallup [Pound] B-9 for a later, expanded edition. [GR $1500.00] Retiring from the book business after more than 50 years; all prices drastically reduced; all items sold as is; no returns. Contact us with any questions regarding condition, shipping, or payment. We seriously consider ALL OFFERS from motivated buyers. We recycle all shipping materials. Please Visit Our eBay Store. Satisfied book lovers are encouraged to give this humble bookseller a stellar rating. Thanks to all. Retiring from the book business after more than 55 years; all prices drastically reduced; all items sold as is; no returns. Contact us with any questions regarding condition, shipping, or payment. We seriously consider ALL OFFERS from MOTIVATED buyers. This item ships from our office in Athens, Greece by Registered Air Mail, a thoroughly reliable service. We recycle all shipping materials. Please Visit Our eBay Store. Satisfied book lovers are encouraged to give this humble bookseller a stellar rating. We regret that two increases in shipping rates from Europe this years require us to charge $15 for shipping and $2.50 for handling. We appreciate your understanding. Many Thanks to All!!!

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