Paperback. Uncorrected proof copy. Signed by author on half title page. Includes letter penned by author. Covers are lightly marked and scored, affecting closing pages. Pen on front cover. Vertical creases on spine. Leading corners, edges and spine ends are worn. Spine head is chipped. Page block is foxed. Penned and pencilled annotations throughout pages. Text is clear throughout. Binding is sound. HJW
Richard Thomas Church CBE (26 March 1893 – 4 March 1972) was an English writer, poet and critic; he also wrote novels and verse plays, and three volumes of autobiography.
He had a great love for the Kent countryside and this is reflected in much of his writing. He published an anthology of works on Kent.
He lived at The Priest's House at Sissinghurst Castle in Cranbrook.