A Shropshire Lad by A. E. Housman, hand-bound in genuine leather by LeatheredLines. A. E. Housman paid for the first edition of A Shropshire Lad himself in 1896, but its sixty-three short lyrics became hugely popular, especially during the First World War. Simple in form and haunting in feeling, they evoke an idealised English countryside, lost youth, love and early death. Many have been set to music.
About this leather-bound edition
Each copy is bound by hand in genuine leather over sturdy boards, with decorative tooling and gold-tone foil lettering on the spine. Natural variation in grain, shade and foil impression is part of the character of every handmade book, so no two copies are exactly alike.
The thickness and weight of the finished book depend on the length of this particular title. Longer works make a noticeably thicker volume, while shorter works are slimmer.
Edition details
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Title: A Shropshire Lad
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Author: A. E. Housman
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Binding: Hand-bound genuine leather, gold-tone foil spine lettering
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Thickness: Varies by title, depending on the length of the book
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Language: English
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Genre: Poetry
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Condition: New
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Production: Made to order
A handsome way to keep a classic on your shelf for good, and a thoughtful gift for readers, students and collectors.
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Made to order: please allow approximately 15–25 business days for binding and finishing before dispatch. Ships with tracking to the US and UK.
This is a newly produced leather-bound edition, not an antique or original first edition. Because each copy is finished by hand, minor variations from the photographs are normal.
