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production executed in Verona under the direction of Giovanni Mardersteig, the greatest printer of the 20th century. The Waste Land – arguably the most significant poem of the 20th century – was first published in The Criterion magazine in 1922. This copy was owned by D. G. Bridson (1910–1980), the distinguished radio producer, poet and correspondent of Eliot. On 11 January 1938 Bridson produced a 45-minute broadcast of The Waste Land as part of a BBC series entitled Experimental Hour .
Quarto. Original white quarter parchment marbled boards, lettering to spine in gilt, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. With original marbled slipcase. Bookplate of D. G. Bridson to front pastedown. Edges of slipcase slightly rubbed and with minor abrasions; a fine and bright copy. ¶ Gallup A6d. £6,000 [152583]
All items are fully described and photographed at peterharrington.co.uk
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