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Colours | Poems and Pictures Saunders, Dennis and Terry Williams (Book #ID 106988) Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London 1976. 1976. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 32 pp with colour photographs throughout. Small ink name to the top of the title page and in near 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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Sea and Shore | Poems and Pictures Saunders, Dennis and Terry Williams (Book #ID 106989) Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London 1976. 1976. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 32 pp with colour photographs throughout. Small ink name to the top of the title page and in near 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 Book of Modern Verse (Book #ID 107187) Published by Lighthouse Books Ltd., London 1948. 1948. Hard back binding in publisher's original symmetrical patterned butterscotch paper cover boards. 8vo. 7½'' x 4½''. Contains 64 pp. Wear to the foot of the spine 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 Poets' Highway | Book III: For Pupils from 12 to 15 years old D'Oyley, Elizabeth (Book #ID 107193) Published by Edward Arnold & Co., London Reprinted Edition 1936. 1936. Hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered brown back and decorated front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 pp. Spine ends softened, child's pencil marks to a few of the pages and rear paste down 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 |
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The Heathen Chinee; Poems and Parodies Harte, Bret (Book #ID 107196) Published by Richard Edward King, Limited London circa 1900. circa 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back and front with blind-tooled flower. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 150 pp. Frayed spine ends, rubbed lower front corner, age darkened end papers and page edges and in near 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 Albatross Book of Living Verse; English and American Poetry from the Thirteenth Century to the Present Day Untermeyer, Louis [Edited by] (Book #ID 107198) Published by The Albatross, Leipzig, Paris, Bologna 1933. 1933. Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, red dyed upper edges, silk book mark. 8vo. 7½'' x 4½''. Contains 655 pp. Age darkening to the spine, wear to the spine end and corners 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 |
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Poetical Works of Ella Wheeler Wilcox Wilcox, Ella Wheeler [Illustrated by Alice Ross] (Book #ID 107199) Published by W. P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell Ltd., Edinburgh circa 1925. circa 1925. Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, gilt upper edges. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 526 pp with monochrome illustrated archive plates. Spine ends softened with shallow rubs, corners rubbed, some foxing and age darkening to the end papers 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 |
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Wessex Poems and Other Verses: Poems of the Past and the Present (Wessex Edition Volume XVIII | 18) Hardy, Thomas [1840-1928] (Book #ID 107504) Published by Macmillan and Co. Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London Reprinted Edition 1924. 1924. Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covered boards, elaborate blocked and lettered gilt back, top edge gilt. 12mo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains (xiv)-2, 490 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean 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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New Poems 1953 | A P.E.N. Anthology Conquest, Robert and Michael Hamburger and Howard Sergent [Edwin Muir, R. S. Thomas, D. J. Enright, Laurie Lee, Kingsley Amis, Edwin Muir, Muriel Spark and many others] (Book #ID 107513) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1953. 1953. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter black cloth, red, black and white patterned paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 172 pp. Light spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with foxing to the paper, not price clipped, 10s 6d. 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 |
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Twelve (12) Galloway Poets | An Anthology Hudson, John [Rosemary Baker] (Book #ID 107529) Published by Markings Publications, Kirkcudbright First Edition 2011. 2011 First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. This latest anthology from Markings, twelve Galloway poets, brings together each issue of the highly successful and acclaimed Galloway Poets series, first published between 1996 and 1998 through the Markings imprint. This new edition includes updated biographies, an introduction from the editor, and new, more spacious typesetting. This anthology is essential reading for any poetry lover or person with an interest in south-west Scotland. Contains 270 pp with some monochrome illustrations. 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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Sir Gawain and The Green Knight; A Modern Version of the XIV Century Alliterative Poem in the Original Metre Andrew, S. O. (Book #ID 107752) Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London Reprinted Edition 1931. 1931. Hard back binding in publisher's original light green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered green back. 12mo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains [xv]104 pp. Surface marks to the rear board, age darkening to the spine and closed upper and fore edges and in near 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 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 |
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The Poetical Works of Christina Georgina Rossetti Rossetti, William Michael [Christina Georgina Rossetti] (Book #ID 107762) Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., Gulf House, 2 Portman Street, London Reprinted Edition 1906. 1906. Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 507 pp with tissue-guarded frontispiece. Spine ends a little creased, light ghosting 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 |
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The Russian Sister and Other Poems Hamilton, G. Rostrevor (Book #ID 107763) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered faded back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 109 pp. Scuffed edges, ink stain to the closed upper edges 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 |
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The Use of Poetry and The Use of Criticism; Studies in The Relation of Criticism to Poetry in England Eliot, T. S. (Book #ID 107893) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London Reprinted Edition 1950. 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original lilac cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 156 pp. Softened spine ends, ink message dated 1950 to front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks to the spine ends, age darkening to the spine, not price clipped 8s 6d. 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 |
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In The Trojan Ditch; Collected Poems and Selected Translations Sisson, C. H. (Book #ID 107898) Published by Carcanet Press Limited, Cheshire Second Impression 1975. 1975. Hard back binding in publisher's original pale olive paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 228 pp. Lower spine end creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 856350745 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Other Voices Other Places Rajendra, Cecil (Book #ID 108593) Published by Christian Aid, London First Edition 1972. 1972. First edition in publisher's original illustrated stapled card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 52 pp. Shallow rubs to the spine 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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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 |
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The Air Mines of Mistila Gross, Philip and Sylvia Kantaris [Illustrated by Kim Lewis] (Book #ID 108595) Published by Bloodaxe Books Ltd., Newcastle upon Tyne First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 80 pp with full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1852240555 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Reflections | Poems by Mab Smith Smith, Mab (Book #ID 108596) Published by the Author circa 1970. c. 1970. Publisher's original illustrated red card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 18 pp with monochrome drawings and decorations throughout. 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 Poems of G. S. Fraser Fletcher, Ian and John Lucas [Edited by] G. S. Fraser (Book #ID 108603) Published by Leicester University Press First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition in publisher's original Saxe blue card wrap covers with silver lettering [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 206 pp. Pale spots to the upper and lower closed edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718512146 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Selected Poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson | The Zodiac Book Series (Number 11). Tennyson, Alfred Lord [Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets]. (Book #ID 108980) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London First Zodiac Book Edition 1938. 1938. First edition 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. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening of the paper down the spine, not price clipped, 1s. 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 |
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A Book of Modern Verse | The Zodiac Book Series (Number 18). (Book #ID 108981) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London Second Zodiac Book Edition 1941. 1941. Second edition 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. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening of the paper down the spine, not price clipped, 1s. 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 |
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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. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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A Book of Carols | Mainly Traditional from England and the Continent (With Score) | The Zodiac Book Series (Number 17). Cover Design by Marigold Maycock (Book #ID 108983) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London First Zodiac Book Edition 1951. 1951. First edition 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 48 pp with score. 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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Rhymes O'Auld Reekie Fraser, Douglas [Illustrated by Jim Nicholson] (Book #ID 109005) Published by Macdonald Publishers, Loanhead, Midlothian First Edition 1973. 1973. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 45 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with two closed tears with related creasing to upper edges and lower rear gutter, not price clipped. 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 |
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Pegasus | An Anthology of Verse | Senior Four (IV | 4) Grisenthwaite, N. (Compiled by Nora Grisenthwaite) (Book #ID 109025) Published by Schofield and Sims Ltd., Huddersfield First Edition 1962. 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original symmetrically designed Pegasus canvas cloth effect paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 120 pp. Smart bookplate with cat to the front paste down, name to the top of the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper probably as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Pegasus | An Anthology of Verse | Senior Five (V | 5) Grisenthwaite, N. (Compiled by Nora Grisenthwaite) (Book #ID 109026) Published by Schofield and Sims Ltd., Huddersfield Reprinted Edition 1969. 1969. Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original symmetrically designed Pegasus canvas cloth effect paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 120 pp. Smart bookplate with cat to the front paste down, name to the top of the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper probably as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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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. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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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 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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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. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Art of Poetry; Seven Lectures 1920-1922 Ker, William Paton (Book #ID 109645) Published by Oxford University Press at Clarendon Press, Oxford First Edition 1923. 1923. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue cloth covered boards, cream paper title label to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 160 pp. Ex Academic library copy with plates and date label to front end papers, worn spine ends, corners turned-in 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 |
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Invasion Monk, Geraldine [Geraldine Monk (born 1952) is a British poet born in Blackburn, who has increasingly collaborated with musicians in her performances and recordings.] (Book #ID 113363) Published by Siren Press, Staithes, North Yorkshire First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition in publisher's original saddle stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Author's second work of poetry. Contains 12 pp. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Errata slip tipped inside the rear cover Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Mercian Hymns Hill, Geoffrey (Book #ID 113381) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London Third Impression 1980. 1980. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains thirty ''hymns'' followed by five pages of notes by the author. 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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