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Puck's Garden and other Poems Raad, N. C. (Book #ID 1788) Published by Selwyn and Blount, London First edition 1920. 1920. First edition hard back slate blue paper covered boards, paper title label. 64, 12 [pp]. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Heart Turned Back Rogers, Bertha (Book #ID 69002) Published by Salmon Poetry, Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland First Edition 2010. County Clare 2010. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [paperback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 81 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, unused and unopened brand new book, publisher's review copy letter loosely inserted, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781907056260 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Henge: Ancestral Voices [Signed] Rice, Mary (Book #ID 15538) Pamphlet Poets, Hatfield Cottage, Chilham, Kent First edition 1999. 1999. First edition publisher's original twine bound russet card covers, black lettering to upper and lower panels. 8vo 8¼" x 5¾" 30 pp ISBN 1902529049. Monochrome illustrations by the author. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to front end paper 'To Pat, Best wishes from Mary Rice'. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Ice On The Live Rail [Review Copy stamp with Publication date November 8th] Russell, Arthur Wolseley (Book #ID 86654) Published by Scorpion Press, Pakefield Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk First Edition 1962. 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 21 printed pages of text with Review Copy stamp stating publication date November 8 to the front free end paper. Spine ends a little soft with creasing. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little age yellowing to the upper margins and lower spine, not price clipped 12/6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Lum Hat Wantin' the Croon and Other Poems Rorie, David (Book #ID 19769) The Moray Press Edinburgh and London 1947 reprinted edition [First edition 1935]. 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 96 pp. Former message to the front free end paper. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with age darkening of white paper to spine and edges, not price clipped 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Practice of Poetry Robin Behn and Chase Twichell [Edited by] (Book #ID 26576) Published by Quill HarperCollins 2001. 2001. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5½'' 299 pages ISBN 006273024X. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, new book never used. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Chuckies fir the Cairn | Poems in Scots and Gaelic by Contemporary Dumfries and Galloway Poets [Signed] Rab Wilson, Liz Niven, Doug Curran, David Douglas, John Burns, Josie Neill, Hugh Bryden, John Mason, Derek Ross, Betty Tindall, William Neill and Angus Macmillan (Book #ID 107586) Published by Luath Press Ltd., Barr, Ayrshire, Scotland First Edition 2009. 2009. First edition thus in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 16mo. 7'' x 5¼''. Contains 222 pp. SIGNED ink message by one of the contributors to the title 'To Rosemary (Baker - Wigtown), on her birthday, from her friends Josie (Josie Neill) and Steve - Year o' the Homecomin, 2009' and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Dancing at the Crossroads No. 33 Roach, Jo (Book #ID 28107) Published by Hearing Eye Torriano Avenue, London. First edition in publisher's original illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 27 pp ISBN 187084193X. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, as new. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Coming Up to Midnight Rice, Nicky (Book #ID 28109) Published by Enitharmon Press, London First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition in publisher's original illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 68 pp ISBN 1870612485. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, as new. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Platform Poets 4 (Four) | Poems by Rosemary Baker; David McGroarty; Eric Turnbull; and Vincent Mulholland Rosemary Baker; David McGroarty; Eric Turnbull; Vincent Mulholland (Book #ID 106313) Published by Platform Poets Publications, Durham (Parkgate Press) not dated circa 1976. 1976. First and only edition in publisher's original green and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 18 pp. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Platform Poets 4 (Four) | Poems by Rosemary Baker; David McGroarty; Eric Turnbull; and Vincent Mulholland Rosemary Baker; David McGroarty; Eric Turnbull; Vincent Mulholland (Book #ID 106314) Published by Platform Poets Publications, Durham (Parkgate Press) not dated circa 1976. 1976. First and only edition in publisher's original green and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 18 pp. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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More Pennine Hot Pot [Signed] Ralphs, Edith M. (Book #ID 60905) Printed by Richard Boyes & Co. Ltd., 47-49 Market Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire circa London Publisher's original monochrome photographic blue card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 44 printed pages of poetry in Lancashire Dialect. Shallow rubs to the spine and corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Virgin and the Child; An Anthology of Paintings and Poems Rothenstein, Elizabeth (Book #ID 36695) Published by William Collins Sons and Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1951. London 1951. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 4to 10½'' x 8¼'' 96 pp. Full-page single sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Platform Poets 4 (Four) | Poems by Rosemary Baker; David McGroarty; Eric Turnbull; and Vincent Mulholland Rosemary Baker; David McGroarty; Eric Turnbull; Vincent Mulholland (Book #ID 106317) Published by Platform Poets Publications, Durham (Parkgate Press) not dated circa 1976. 1976. First and only edition in publisher's original green and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 18 pp. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Platform Poets 4 (Four) | Poems by Rosemary Baker; David McGroarty; Eric Turnbull; and Vincent Mulholland Rosemary Baker; David McGroarty; Eric Turnbull; Vincent Mulholland (Book #ID 106316) Published by Platform Poets Publications, Durham (Parkgate Press) not dated circa 1976. 1976. First and only edition in publisher's original green and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 18 pp. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Body Can Ascend No Higher [Signed] Roeske, Paulette (Book #ID 61123) Published by Illinois Writers, Inc., Normal, Illinois First Edition 1992. 1992. Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [x] 28 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED dedication by the author to the title page 'For Mandy, my biking friend, with pleasure in the day - all good wishes, Paulette, April 1st 1995, Sandwich / Deal'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Cassiope and Other Poems [Signed + Hand Written Poem] Reeves, Boleyne [née Peter Bullen Born at Cork 1820-1905] (Book #ID 53788) Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London First Edition 1890. London 1890. First edition hard back binding in black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [viii] 211 printed pages of text. Memorial presentation label with harp motif printed by the author's widow adhered to the front free end paper. To the rear end paper is an eight line manuscript poem written by the author who has also SIGNED a piece of card 'Boleyne Reeves, With all the usuals.' This copy belonged to the Reverend J. B. McGovern author of 'The Journal of the Cork Archaeological Society' with his bookplate to the front paste down, his signature to the title page and notes from him on where he purchased the book. Also enclosed is an old monochrome Post Card photograph of the Boleyne Reeves which has been tipped to the title page. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Varied Verse [Signed] Romer, H. G. (Book #ID 75692) Published by Arthur H. Stockwell Ltd., Elms Court, Ilfracombe, Devon First Edition 1970. Devon 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light grey paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 68 printed pages of text. Very light ghosting to the free end papers. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with shelf rubs to the covers, not price clipped 8/6. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'With all good wishes H. G. Romer'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 722300425 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Laughter Lines [Signed] Ralph, Mary [Illustrations by Michael Jones] (Book #ID 57948) Published by Daffodil Cottage Press, First Edition 1997. 1997. Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 53 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations . In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Best wishes from Mary Ralph.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Lost Country [Signed] Raine, Kathleen [Kathleen Jessie Raine CBE (14 June 1908 - 6 July 2003) was a British poet, critic, and scholar writing in particular on William Blake, W. B. Yeats and Thomas Taylor. Known for her interest in various forms of spirituality, most prominently Platonism and Neoplatonism, she was a founder member of the Temenos Academy. (Book #ID 84880) Published by The Dolmen Press, 8 Herbert Place, Dublin First Edition 1971. 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue / green tonic covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 53 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little age darkening of the paper down the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Alison Barnard, in friendship, from Kathleen, October 7th 1971.' Alison Mary Barnard was a formidable Lady and networker. She lived at No. 4, Wimpole Mews, London and 'ran' The Centre of Spiritual and Psychological Studies. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 10 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 851051944 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Auld Doctor and Other Poems and Songs in Scots Rorie, David (Book #ID 86443) Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London Reprinted Edition January 1921. 1921. Hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 61 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine tips, ghosting to the free end papers, foxing to the edges, humorous ink poem to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with half of the spine missing, corners torn and chipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Magic of Christmas [Signed] Room, Peter [Compiles] Clement Clark Moore, Wendy Cope, Laurie Lee et al (Book #ID 92252) Published Privately by the Author 1996. 1996. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 36 printed pages of text. Poems revolving around Christmas from Clement Clark Moore, Wendy Cope, Laurie Lee, John Betjeman and others. SIGNED by the author to Jan Leeming 'To Jane - With love to a very dear friend - Peter.' In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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A Verse Kalendar Rosenthal, Beatrice (Book #ID 53957) Published by A. R. Mowbray & Co. Ltd., 28 Margaret Street, Oxford Circus, London circa 1925. London circa 1925. Publisher's original sewn ivory card wrap covers. 8vo. 7'' x 4''. Contains 12 printed pages of text. A little foxing to the paper, short closed tear to the top of the lower cover, without any ownership markings and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Platform Poets 4 (Four) | Poems by Rosemary Baker; David McGroarty; Eric Turnbull; and Vincent Mulholland Rosemary Baker; David McGroarty; Eric Turnbull; Vincent Mulholland (Book #ID 106315) Published by Platform Poets Publications, Durham (Parkgate Press) not dated circa 1976. 1976. First and only edition in publisher's original green and white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 18 pp. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Six Dreams and Other Poems [Signed] Raine, Kathleen [Kathleen Jessie Raine CBE (14 June 1908 - 6 July 2003) was a British poet, critic, and scholar writing in particular on William Blake, W. B. Yeats and Thomas Taylor. Known for her interest in various forms of spirituality, most prominently Platonism and Neoplatonism, she was a founder member of the Temenos Academy [Frontispiece by Cecil Collins with Juliet Standing Wood Engraving] (Book #ID 84878) Published by Enitharmon Press, East Finchley, London First Edition 1968. 1968. First edition in publisher's original plain white paper covers [softback]. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 21 printed pages of text. Frontispiece by Cecil Collins with Juliet Standing wood engraving tipped-in to verso following introductory poem. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with just a little curling of the paper down the fore edge, not price clipped £1 12s 6d. One of 450 numbered copies [this copy not numbered]. SIGNED by the author to the limitation leaf 'Kathleen Raine - Alison Barnard's copy, with love from the author, October 1968.' Alison Mary Barnard was a formidable Lady and networker. She lived at No. 4, Wimpole Mews, London and 'ran' The Centre of Spiritual and Psychological Studies. We currently hold in stock 10 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Canterbury Experimental Weekend | ARC Number 13 Riley, Peter (Book #ID 113389) Published by ARC, 11 Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent First Edition 1971. 1971. First edition in publisher's original wire stitched card wrap covers (soft back) with French flaps. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Fifteen short poems based on the measured intervals of a week-end course in creative writing held at the University of Kent in the summer of 1970. Printed by ARC in a limited edition of 250 copies, of which 15 were numbered and SIGNED by the author. This copy is not signed and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Flowers of Perhaps; Selected Poems of Ra'hel Ra'hel [Translated by Robert Friend with Shimon Sandbank] (Book #ID 70201) Published by The Menard Press, 8 The Oaks, Woodside Avenue, London 1994. London 1994. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 59 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1874320020 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Poems From Then to Now [Signed] Rolls, John Ashby (Book #ID 65148) Published by the Author, 18 Treemount Court, Grove Avenue, Epsom, Surrey Author's Edition October 1984. Surrey 1984. Publisher's original illustrated lemon card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 50 printed pages of text. Surface marks to the rear cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'J. A. Rolls'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Leaves of Life [Signed] Robbins, H. N. (Book #ID 77767) Published by Watts & Co., London New Edition circa 1965 [First Edition 1953]. 1965. Hard back. 8vo 8'' x 5''. Contains 88 printed pages of text, monochrome frontispiece. Pale blue cloth covers with gilt title lettering to the spine and front cover. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To B. B. Davies Esq. Solicitor, with the author's compliments, July 1965.' Rubbing to the spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Advent [Signed] Rifenburgh, Daniel (Book #ID 86510) Published by The Waywiser Press, 9 Woodstock Road, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 93 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Author to the second front free end paper 'To Jeanine, All Best Wishes, Daniel Rifenburgh.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1904130038 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Windmills in Flames; Old and New Poems Raworth, Tom (Book #ID 69019) Published by Carcanet Press Ltd., Cross Street, Manchester First Edition 2010. Manchester 2010. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [paperback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 89 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, unused and unopened brand new book, publisher's review copy slip enclosed, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781847770820 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Khurbn & Other Poems Rothenberg, Jerome (Book #ID 69873) Published by New Directions Publishing Corporation, 80 Eighth Avenue, New York 1989. New York 1989. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [paperback]. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 113 printed pages of text. Very slight rubs to the corners and spine ends and in near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0811211096 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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A Mendsch ohne Lachn is a Schlaf ohne Tram; Vergnügliche Vortragsgedichte im Volkston Rudnigger, Wilhelm [Umschlagentwurf und Illustrationen: Steffi Chiavacci] (Book #ID 69958) Published by Verlag Dr. Bertl Petrei, Maria Rain, Vienna, Austria Third Edition 1965. Austria 1965. Hard back binding in publisher's original nut brown paper covers, black and white title and author lettering paper onlay to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 4½''. Contains 102 printed pages of humorous German text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Minimal wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks to the upper spine end and corners, upper edges curled. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Diving and Flying: Poems and Drawings [Signed] Rogers, Brenda (Book #ID 80622) Published by Villiers Publications Ltd., Ingestre Road, London First Edition 1977. London 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 85 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and some hand-written poems throughout. Spine ends and gutters scuffed, a few tan age spots to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'For Auntie Nellie from Brenda with love November 1977'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0900777095 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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