8vo. 78pp, [2]. With a terminal colophon leaf. Original publisher's burgundy rexine, lettered and tooled in gilt. Internally bright and clean throughout. Corners bumped and spine ends torn. Pencil dedication 'For R. R. Walker from John S. Arkwright Decr. 1930 on the FFEP.

John Stanhope Arkwright (1872–1954), was a British Conservative politician, barrister, and poet. He attended Christ Church College, Oxford, where he was awarded the Newdigate Prize for poetry, resulting in this volume. He is best remembered for penning the WWI Hymn 'O Valiant Hearts'.