Scarce first edition of The Play Is Ended, a collection of poetry by Mary Grew published by the London small press, The book comprises 31 pages and is seldom encountered on the market, particularly in its original dust jacket. Retention of the dust wrapper significantly enhances collectability, as many copies from this period were issued in fragile jackets that have not survived.

The Fortune Press was a notable independent London publisher that produced a relatively small number of literary works and poetry volumes during the mid-twentieth century, many of which were issued in modest print runs and are now difficult to locate. The press published over 600 titles during its existence and is well known among collectors of scarce literary and small-press publications.

A desirable example of an uncommon Fortune Press poetry publication, increasingly sought by collectors of post-war British poetry, small-press literature, and Fortune Press imprints.

Condition

Book: Very Good. Clean text, sound binding, light age toning and handling wear. No ownership inscriptions noted.

Dust Jacket: Very Good. Original unclipped jacket with light edge wear and minor rubbing consistent with age. Presents attractively in a protective archival sleeve.