GIBRALTAR

Sanguinetti, Leopold P. [Leopoldo Sanguinetti was a Gibraltarian poet and writer who also wrote lyrics for the Gibraltarian composer Pepe Noguera].

(Book #ID 119565)

Published by Arthur H. Stockwell Ltd., Elms Court, Ilfracombe, North Devon First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original rose red cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains short poems, principally sonnets, written under the different circumstances of the author's life. Some were written in moments of great strife and anxiety; particularly during the second world war. Others have been inspired by the simple observation of nature, and others by historical events of general interest and form a Gibraltarian contribution to the literature of the Commonwealth. These poems should have a special appeal for all who lived in Gibraltar during the period of the enforced evacuation of non-essential personnel. Contains 76 pp. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with darkening of the cream paper to the spine and edges, not price clipped, 6/-. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'A souvenir for a good friend | Leopold Sanguinetti - 11th July 1958.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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