This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 Excerpt: ...Of screaming Yankee Doodles. I love the haunts of old Cockaigne, Where wit and wealth were squandered; The halls that tell of hoop and train, Where grace and rank have wandered; Those halls where ladies fair and leal First ventured to adore me!--And something of the like I feel For this old street before me. F. Locker ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 Excerpt: ...Of screaming Yankee Doodles. I love the haunts of old Cockaigne, Where wit and wealth were squandered; The halls that tell of hoop and train, Where grace and rank have wandered; Those halls where ladies fair and leal First ventured to adore me!--And something of the like I feel For this old street before me. F. Locker-lampson. 301. IN LONDON ON SATURDAY NIGHT Is it not pleasant to wander In town on Saturday night, While people go hither or thither, And shops shed cheerful light? And, arm in arm, while our shadows Chase us along the panes, Are we not quite as cosy As down among country lanes? Nobody knows us, heeds us, Nobody hears or sees, And the shop-lights gleam more gladly Than the moon on hedges and trees; And people coming and going, All upon ends of their own, Though they work a spell on the spirit, Move it more finely alone. The sound seems harmless and pleasant As the murmur of brook and wind; The shops with the fruit and the pictures Have sweetness to suit my mind; And nobody knows us, heeds us, And our loving none reproves, --/, the poor figure-painter! You, the lady he loves! And what if the world should scorn you., For now and again, as you do, Assuming a country kirtle, And bonnet of straw thereto, Or the robe of a vestal virgin, Or a nun's grey gabardine, And keeping a brother and sister By standing and looking divine? And what if the world, moreover, Should silently pass me by, Because, at the dawn of the struggle I labour some stories high! Why, there "s comfort in waiting, working, And feeling one's heart beat right, --And rambling alone, love-making, In London on Saturday night. R. Buchanan. 302. CATHARINA Addressed To Miss Stapleton She came--she is gone--we have met--And meet perhaps never again; The sun of that moment is set, And se...
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Add this copy of A Book of Light Verse to cart. $14.00, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1910 by Oxford University Press.
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Used-Good. Good hardback in green cloth. Edition not stated. Leaf-green cloth, embossed on boards, with gilt title on front board & spine. Owner's name on half-title verso; end papers lightly foxed; some discolouration & wear to spine.
Add this copy of A Book of Light Verse to cart. $19.27, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1910 by Henry Frowde.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of A Book of Light Verse to cart. $33.17, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1910 by Oxford University Press.
Add this copy of A Book of Light Verse to cart. $40.54, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2020 by Hardpress Publishing.
Add this copy of A Book of Light Verse to cart. $50.86, very good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1910 by OUP.
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Very good. Lovely 1910 rebound calf leather edition with red boards tipped leather corners raised bars to spine and gilt lettering to spine cover + marbled end papers-highly collectable-please ask for images.
Add this copy of A Book of Light Verse to cart. $67.07, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Palala Press.
