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	The House of The Winds Brady, E. J. (Book #ID 71200) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1919. London 1919. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with black illustration of a galleon. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains 156 printed pages of text with tipped-in colour illustrated frontispiece. Rubs to the turned-in spine ends and corners, mottling to the cloth of the spine, tan age spots to the pages and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Trans Gravity (Transgravity) Advertiser \| Flyer (Signed) Brown, Paul (Editor) Transgravity Press (Book #ID 113672) Published by Transgravity Press 176 Peckham Rye, London circa 1972. 6½'' x 4'' double-sided flyer with typed note to the rear SIGNED by the editor 'Paul' (Brown). Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Poems and Songs of Robert Burns \| A Completely New Edition, Including Over 60 Poems Appearing For the First Time in a Collected Edition, of Which Some Have Never Before Been Published Burns, Robert [Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796), also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire and the Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated world-wide]. Edited and Introduced by James Barke (Book #ID 113976) Published by Collins' Clear Type Press, London and Glasgow 1964. 1964. Hard back binding in publisher's original Royal Stewart silk tartan cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt over black ground to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 736 pp with numerous monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition black and white gingham check slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	The Art of Versification and The Technicalities of Poetry with a New and Complete Rhyming Dictionary Brewer, R. F. (Book #ID 76741) Published by John Grant, 31 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh New and Revised Edition 1937. Edinburgh 1937. New and Revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 376 printed pages of text. Spine ends and corners turned-in with tiny rubs, tan age spots to the end papers. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age darkened spine, two 5 mm pieces of paper missing to the top and foot of the spine, chips to the edges and upper corners. 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	A Rebel in Love [Signed] Baily, Pen (Book #ID 75495) Published by Breakthru Publications, Haywards Heath, Sussex First Edition 1965. Sussex 1965. First edition in publisher's original plain card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 24 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Ronald and Tish - love from Pen. December 13th 1967'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Church Poems Betjeman, John [1906-1984] Illustrated by John Piper (Book #ID 76628) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London Reprinted Edition 1988. London 1988. Hard back binding in publisher's original moss green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Dust marking to the top edge. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the cover, not price clipped. 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 0719537843 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	A Sallet of Songs Burnell, F. S. (Book #ID 78232) Published by Holden & Hardingham Ltd., London First Edition 1920. London 1920. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 127 printed pages of text. Spine ends soft with shallow rubs, some wear to the edges, white lettering to the spine rubbed, age tanning to the free end papers, irregular guillotined edges, some uncut and in Poor condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Sonnets and Short Poems [Ivy Edition] Bragg, John (Book #ID 86076) Published by the Author, Handsworth, Birmingham First Edition 1894. 1894. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original buttermilk buckram covers with bevelled edges, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with gilt ivy decoration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 167 printed pages of text, framed, with ivy in the corners and tissue-guarded photographic frontispiece. Spine ends and corners turned-in, a little surface staining to the panels, age darkened closed edges 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Yellow House and Other Poems 1933-1973 [Signed] Baras, Alexandros [Translated by Yannis Goumas] Mrs Nancy Christoff (Book #ID 80478) Published by Green Horse Publications, 13 Windsor House, Lawn Street, Winchester, Hampshire First Edition 1974. Hampshire 1974. First edition in publisher's original yellow card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 10'' x 6''. Contains 80 printed pages of text. Sun fading to the spine and cover edges, rubs, creases and small chips to the cover edges, some yellowing to the page edges and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the translator to the half title page 'To Mrs Nancy Christoff, Yannis April 1974', loosely inserted compliments slip also from the translator. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Testament of Beauty: A Poem in Four Books Bridges, Robert (Book #ID 81169) Published by Oxford at The Clarendon Press, Oxford 1930. Oxford 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original marble paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to russet cloth spine. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains [x] 175 printed pages of text with frontispiece. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. 4 page Publisher's Note tipped to the lower end papers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	A Vision of Giorgione \| Three Variations on a Venetian Theme [Signed] Bottomley, Gordon (20 February 1874 - 25 August 1948) English poet and playwright, known particularly for his verse dramas. His main influences were the later Victorian Romantic poets, the Pre-Raphaelites and William Morris. [Charles de Sousy Ricketts RA (2 October 1866 - 7 October 1931) was a versatile English artist, illustrator, author and printer, and is best known for his work as book designer and typographer from 1896 to 1904 with the Vale Press, and his work in the theatre as a set and costume designer]. (Book #ID 97530) Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First UK Edition 1922. 1922. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white vellum over boards, three red silk ties across the front and rear boards blocked in black to the front board, probably designed by Charles Ricketts, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8½'' x 7''. Hand written Number 9 of 50 Limited Edition numbered copies SIGNED by the author to the Limitation Leaf 'Gordon Bottomley'. Produced on Abbey Mills, Greenfield Crown Paper. Contains 6-(xiv), 60 printed pages of text. In very near Fine condition and housed in red cloth drop front box with clear acrylic glass lid. Light sun fading down the spine of the box. Extremely rare production. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£295.00 Convert currency

	Poetic Genius [Signed] Buss, Peter (Book #ID 82398) Published for the Author by Regency Press Limited, 43 New Oxford Street, London First Edition 1977. London 1977. First edition in publisher's original lemon card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 32 printed pages of text. Crease line across the rear upper corner and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the inside of the cover 'With kind regards Peter Buss'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Hot Earth Cold Earth Berry, James (Book #ID 106323) Published by Bloodaxe Books Ltd., Newcastle upon Tyne First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 159 pp. 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	Poetry without Tears Baldwin, Michael (Book #ID 106273) Published by George Routledge and Sons Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xi), 195 pp. Ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light spotting to the paper, not price clipped, 14s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Goldensheep Baines, Keith (Book #ID 86564) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 48 Grosvenor Street, London First Edition 1964. 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original daffodil cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 48 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the bottom front cover, not price clipped 18s. 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	This Big Cat and Other Cats I've Known [Twice Signed] Beatrice Schenk de Regniers [Illustrated by Alan Daniel] (Book #ID 83808) Published by Crown Publishers Inc., One Park Avenue, New York First Edition 1985. New York 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covered boards, copper title and author lettering to the tan cloth spine, brown end papers. Quarto 9¼'' x 7''. Unpaginated printed pages of text with beautiful monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the top edge. Very near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with sun yellowing, rubs and creases. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Beatrice Schenk de Regniers' and a SIGNED dedication to the front free end paper. 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 0517555387 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Goldensheep Baines, Keith (Book #ID 86535) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 48 Grosvenor Street, London First Edition 1964. 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original daffodil cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 48 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shelf rubs to the panels, tiny rubs to the spine ends, not price clipped 18s. 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	Oriental Proverbs \| Selected, Interpreted, and Rendered into English Bowen, John Charles Edward (Book #ID 94543) Published by Luzac and Co. Ltd., 46 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1980. 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards with a brown cloth spine lettered in gilt and a black gilt and red device applied to the front cover, chevron colour end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [xvi] 80 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in original clear acetate dust wrapper with two small tears to the rear, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Songs and Snatches; Poems of Today and Yesterday Benson, Bernard J. (Book #ID 86117) Published by The Mitre Press, 52 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London First Edition 1970. 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 74 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic frontispiece. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with closed tears and related creasing to the foot of the front panel, chips to the corners and spine ends, nibbled rear edge, not price clipped 15s. 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	£30.00 Convert currency

	The Testament of Beauty \| A Poem in Four Books Bridges, Robert (Book #ID 94885) Published by Oxford at The Clarendon Press, Oxford Third Impression 1929. 1929. Hard back binding in publisher's original cream covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains [x] 192 printed pages of text with frontispiece. Fountain ink name to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age tanning of the paper down the spine, not price clipped, 7s 6d. 4 page Publisher's Note tipped to the lower end papers. 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. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Now [Signed] Baumel, Judith (Book #ID 99726) Published by Miami University Press, Oxford, Ohio, USA First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 64 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Judith Baumel.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1881163156 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Trend Of Modern Poetry Bullough, Geoffrey (Book #ID 106639) Published by Oliver and Boyd Ltd., Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh First Edition 1934. 1934. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered green back, top edge polished green, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (vii), 181 pp. Ink name and bookplate to the front end papers, spine slightly age darkened 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	Aristotle's Grill \| Platform Poets No. 12 Burns, Jim (Book #ID 106978) Published by Platform Poets, Gisburn, Lancashire First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition in publisher's original yellow card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 24 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	High Flight \| Platform Poets No. 7 Bowyer, Rosie (Book #ID 106980) Published by Platform Poets, Gisburn, Lancashire First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 16 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. 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	£7.00 Convert currency

	The Pattern of Courtesy; An Anthology Continuing the Testament of Light Bullett, Gerald [Made and Edited by] (Book #ID 107754) Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1934. 1934. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 12mo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains unpaginated pages with 93 poems, index and notes. Tiny rubs to the spine ends and corners, foxing to the free 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	Selected Poems \| Grove Press E-187 Brecht, Bertolt (Book #ID 108594) Published by Grove Press, Inc., New York, USA Reprinted Edition 1959. 1959. Reprinted USA edition in publisher's original illustrated white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 179 pp with English and German text. A little age darkening to gutters, upper page edges and fore edges, ink names to the front free end paper and in near 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	Selected Essays of Sir Francis Bacon \| The Zodiac Book Series (Number 12). Bacon, Sir Francis (Book #ID 108982) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London First Zodiac Book Edition 1949. 1949. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original colour decorated paper covered boards. Small 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. A pre second world war series of sophisticatedly designed short titles sold as gift books by Chatto and Windus, The Zodiac Books reached 28 titles (and some reprints) before the series ended in 1942. Contains 64 pp. In Very Good condition with tanning down the spine, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Presenting Poetry; A Handbook for English Teachers Blackburn, Thomas (Book #ID 109070) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1966. 1966. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue and lime green symmetrically patterned paper covered boards. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 221 pp. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, ink name to the front free end paper 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Poetry of Motion; An Anthology of Sporting Verse Bold, Adam [Edited by] (Book #ID 109369) Published by Mainstream Publishing Company (Edinburgh) Ltd., 7 Albany Street, Edinburgh First Edition 1984. 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, red end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 201 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906391709 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Gift of Tongues \| A Selection from the Work of Fourteen 20th Century Poets (Nelson's Centaur Series) Blackburn, Thomas (Book #ID 109227) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 36 Park Street, London Second Edition 1969. 1969. Hard back binding in publisher's original waxed paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains (xii), 145 pp. 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	£11.00 Convert currency

The House of The Winds

Brady, E. J.

(Book #ID 71200)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1919. London 1919.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with black illustration of a galleon. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains 156 printed pages of text with tipped-in colour illustrated frontispiece. Rubs to the turned-in spine ends and corners, mottling to the cloth of the spine, tan age spots to the pages and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Trans Gravity (Transgravity) Advertiser | Flyer (Signed)

Brown, Paul (Editor) Transgravity Press

(Book #ID 113672)

Published by Transgravity Press 176 Peckham Rye, London circa 1972.

6½'' x 4'' double-sided flyer with typed note to the rear SIGNED by the editor 'Paul' (Brown). Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Poems and Songs of Robert Burns | A Completely New Edition, Including Over 60 Poems Appearing For the First Time in a Collected Edition, of Which Some Have Never Before Been Published

Burns, Robert [Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796), also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire and the Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated world-wide]. Edited and Introduced by James Barke

(Book #ID 113976)

Published by Collins' Clear Type Press, London and Glasgow 1964. 1964.

Hard back binding in publisher's original Royal Stewart silk tartan cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt over black ground to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 736 pp with numerous monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition black and white gingham check slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Art of Versification and The Technicalities of Poetry with a New and Complete Rhyming Dictionary

Brewer, R. F.

(Book #ID 76741)

Published by John Grant, 31 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh New and Revised Edition 1937. Edinburgh 1937.

New and Revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 376 printed pages of text. Spine ends and corners turned-in with tiny rubs, tan age spots to the end papers. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age darkened spine, two 5 mm pieces of paper missing to the top and foot of the spine, chips to the edges and upper corners. 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.

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A Rebel in Love [Signed]

Baily, Pen

(Book #ID 75495)

Published by Breakthru Publications, Haywards Heath, Sussex First Edition 1965. Sussex 1965.

First edition in publisher's original plain card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 24 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Ronald and Tish - love from Pen. December 13th 1967'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Church Poems

Betjeman, John [1906-1984] Illustrated by John Piper

(Book #ID 76628)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London Reprinted Edition 1988. London 1988.

Hard back binding in publisher's original moss green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Dust marking to the top edge. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the cover, not price clipped. 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 0719537843

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A Sallet of Songs

Burnell, F. S.

(Book #ID 78232)

Published by Holden & Hardingham Ltd., London First Edition 1920. London 1920.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 127 printed pages of text. Spine ends soft with shallow rubs, some wear to the edges, white lettering to the spine rubbed, age tanning to the free end papers, irregular guillotined edges, some uncut and in Poor condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sonnets and Short Poems [Ivy Edition]

Bragg, John

(Book #ID 86076)

Published by the Author, Handsworth, Birmingham First Edition 1894. 1894.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original buttermilk buckram covers with bevelled edges, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with gilt ivy decoration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 167 printed pages of text, framed, with ivy in the corners and tissue-guarded photographic frontispiece. Spine ends and corners turned-in, a little surface staining to the panels, age darkened closed edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Yellow House and Other Poems 1933-1973 [Signed]

Baras, Alexandros [Translated by Yannis Goumas] Mrs Nancy Christoff

(Book #ID 80478)

Published by Green Horse Publications, 13 Windsor House, Lawn Street, Winchester, Hampshire First Edition 1974. Hampshire 1974.

First edition in publisher's original yellow card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 10'' x 6''. Contains 80 printed pages of text. Sun fading to the spine and cover edges, rubs, creases and small chips to the cover edges, some yellowing to the page edges and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the translator to the half title page 'To Mrs Nancy Christoff, Yannis April 1974', loosely inserted compliments slip also from the translator. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Testament of Beauty: A Poem in Four Books

Bridges, Robert

(Book #ID 81169)

Published by Oxford at The Clarendon Press, Oxford 1930. Oxford 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original marble paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to russet cloth spine. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains [x] 175 printed pages of text with frontispiece. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. 4 page Publisher's Note tipped to the lower end papers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Vision of Giorgione | Three Variations on a Venetian Theme [Signed]

Bottomley, Gordon (20 February 1874 - 25 August 1948) English poet and playwright, known particularly for his verse dramas. His main influences were the later Victorian Romantic poets, the Pre-Raphaelites and William Morris. [Charles de Sousy Ricketts RA (2 October 1866 - 7 October 1931) was a versatile English artist, illustrator, author and printer, and is best known for his work as book designer and typographer from 1896 to 1904 with the Vale Press, and his work in the theatre as a set and costume designer].

(Book #ID 97530)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First UK Edition 1922. 1922.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white vellum over boards, three red silk ties across the front and rear boards blocked in black to the front board, probably designed by Charles Ricketts, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8½'' x 7''. Hand written Number 9 of 50 Limited Edition numbered copies SIGNED by the author to the Limitation Leaf 'Gordon Bottomley'. Produced on Abbey Mills, Greenfield Crown Paper. Contains 6-(xiv), 60 printed pages of text. In very near Fine condition and housed in red cloth drop front box with clear acrylic glass lid. Light sun fading down the spine of the box. Extremely rare production. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Poetic Genius [Signed]

Buss, Peter

(Book #ID 82398)

Published for the Author by Regency Press Limited, 43 New Oxford Street, London First Edition 1977. London 1977.

First edition in publisher's original lemon card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 32 printed pages of text. Crease line across the rear upper corner and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the inside of the cover 'With kind regards Peter Buss'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hot Earth Cold Earth

Berry, James

(Book #ID 106323)

Published by Bloodaxe Books Ltd., Newcastle upon Tyne First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 159 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Poetry without Tears

Baldwin, Michael

(Book #ID 106273)

Published by George Routledge and Sons Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xi), 195 pp. Ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light spotting to the paper, not price clipped, 14s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Goldensheep

Baines, Keith

(Book #ID 86564)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 48 Grosvenor Street, London First Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original daffodil cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 48 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the bottom front cover, not price clipped 18s. 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.

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This Big Cat and Other Cats I've Known [Twice Signed]

Beatrice Schenk de Regniers [Illustrated by Alan Daniel]

(Book #ID 83808)

Published by Crown Publishers Inc., One Park Avenue, New York First Edition 1985. New York 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covered boards, copper title and author lettering to the tan cloth spine, brown end papers. Quarto 9¼'' x 7''. Unpaginated printed pages of text with beautiful monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the top edge. Very near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with sun yellowing, rubs and creases. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Beatrice Schenk de Regniers' and a SIGNED dedication to the front free end paper. 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 0517555387

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Goldensheep

Baines, Keith

(Book #ID 86535)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 48 Grosvenor Street, London First Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original daffodil cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 48 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shelf rubs to the panels, tiny rubs to the spine ends, not price clipped 18s. 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.

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Oriental Proverbs | Selected, Interpreted, and Rendered into English

Bowen, John Charles Edward

(Book #ID 94543)

Published by Luzac and Co. Ltd., 46 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards with a brown cloth spine lettered in gilt and a black gilt and red device applied to the front cover, chevron colour end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [xvi] 80 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in original clear acetate dust wrapper with two small tears to the rear, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Songs and Snatches; Poems of Today and Yesterday

Benson, Bernard J.

(Book #ID 86117)

Published by The Mitre Press, 52 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London First Edition 1970. 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 74 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic frontispiece. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with closed tears and related creasing to the foot of the front panel, chips to the corners and spine ends, nibbled rear edge, not price clipped 15s. 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.

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The Testament of Beauty | A Poem in Four Books

Bridges, Robert

(Book #ID 94885)

Published by Oxford at The Clarendon Press, Oxford Third Impression 1929. 1929.

Hard back binding in publisher's original cream covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Contains [x] 192 printed pages of text with frontispiece. Fountain ink name to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age tanning of the paper down the spine, not price clipped, 7s 6d. 4 page Publisher's Note tipped to the lower end papers. 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. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Now [Signed]

Baumel, Judith

(Book #ID 99726)

Published by Miami University Press, Oxford, Ohio, USA First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 64 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Judith Baumel.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1881163156

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The Trend Of Modern Poetry

Bullough, Geoffrey

(Book #ID 106639)

Published by Oliver and Boyd Ltd., Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh First Edition 1934. 1934.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered green back, top edge polished green, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (vii), 181 pp. Ink name and bookplate to the front end papers, spine slightly age darkened and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Aristotle's Grill | Platform Poets No. 12

Burns, Jim

(Book #ID 106978)

Published by Platform Poets, Gisburn, Lancashire First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition in publisher's original yellow card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 24 pp. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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High Flight | Platform Poets No. 7

Bowyer, Rosie

(Book #ID 106980)

Published by Platform Poets, Gisburn, Lancashire First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 16 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Pattern of Courtesy; An Anthology Continuing the Testament of Light

Bullett, Gerald [Made and Edited by]

(Book #ID 107754)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1934. 1934.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 12mo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains unpaginated pages with 93 poems, index and notes. Tiny rubs to the spine ends and corners, foxing to the free end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Selected Poems | Grove Press E-187

Brecht, Bertolt

(Book #ID 108594)

Published by Grove Press, Inc., New York, USA Reprinted Edition 1959. 1959.

Reprinted USA edition in publisher's original illustrated white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 179 pp with English and German text. A little age darkening to gutters, upper page edges and fore edges, ink names to the front free end paper and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Selected Essays of Sir Francis Bacon | The Zodiac Book Series (Number 12).

Bacon, Sir Francis

(Book #ID 108982)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London First Zodiac Book Edition 1949. 1949.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original colour decorated paper covered boards. Small 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. A pre second world war series of sophisticatedly designed short titles sold as gift books by Chatto and Windus, The Zodiac Books reached 28 titles (and some reprints) before the series ended in 1942. Contains 64 pp. In Very Good condition with tanning down the spine, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Presenting Poetry; A Handbook for English Teachers

Blackburn, Thomas

(Book #ID 109070)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue and lime green symmetrically patterned paper covered boards. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 221 pp. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, ink name to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Poetry of Motion; An Anthology of Sporting Verse

Bold, Adam [Edited by]

(Book #ID 109369)

Published by Mainstream Publishing Company (Edinburgh) Ltd., 7 Albany Street, Edinburgh First Edition 1984. 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, red end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 201 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906391709

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Gift of Tongues | A Selection from the Work of Fourteen 20th Century Poets (Nelson's Centaur Series)

Blackburn, Thomas

(Book #ID 109227)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 36 Park Street, London Second Edition 1969. 1969.

Hard back binding in publisher's original waxed paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains (xii), 145 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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