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Poetry: © Carol Ann Duffy; Artwork: © Stephen Raw; Photograph: Royal Collection Trust
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John Masefield (1878-1967)

For an exhibition of books of poetry 1947

RCIN 1121554

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For an Exhibition of books of poetry

John Masefield (1878-1967)

For an Exhibition of books of poetry 1947

The Society of Authors as the Literary Representative of the Estate of John Masefield. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust

The Society of Authors as the Literary Representative of the Estate of John Masefield. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust
This poem was composed for and presented to Queen Elizabeth, consort of King George VI in 1947, for an exhibition of books of poetry. The vellum binding has been decorated with flowers, birds and an illuminated crown. Masefield was President of the Society of Authors and of the National Book League. Presented to Queen Elizabeth, 1947
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