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Rhymes of a Vagabond by Charles de la Poer Gough (1949) – Signed Copy
This uncommon 1949 softcover booklet of poems was written by Charles de la Poer Gough, who styled himself “Chevalier” on the front panel. Little is known about the author today, and no publication data appears in standard reference sources—suggesting this was a small-run or privately printed edition.
What makes this particular copy especially interesting is the signature. Inside, across a printed photograph of the author with Bill Ward, Charles de la Poer Gough has signed his name in pen. The signature shows clear pressure and ink marks consistent with a live autograph, not a reproduction.
A true curiosity for collectors of obscure poetry, post-war small-press ephemera, or signed literary items.
The red softcover has general creasing, a pen swirl on the front panel, and small blue pen dots added between most poems on nearly every page—possibly the markings of a past reader. The binding remains sound, and the pages are fully legible.
Softcover, 1949
Signed by the author across his printed photograph
Condition: creases, front cover pen mark, reader notations in pen throughout
Photos in gallery show all noted wear
🎥 I also made a vlog where I talk about this curious small-press poetry booklet in the Ashley’s Collector Blog + Readings section of Ash Tree Books. My daughter Kotori reads a playful poem called Go Get It that made us both laugh.
You can watch it here: A Curious Little Find from 1949 — Rhymes of a Vagabond
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