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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Blanche MacManus (1869-1935) was an American writer and artist.

(Book #ID 101764)

Published by Alexander Moring Ltd., The De La More Press, 2A Cork Street, Bond Street, London | The Saint George Series | First Edition Thus 1925. 1925.

First edition thus Blanche MacManus illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, orange title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, Persian design to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 40 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page illustrations by Blanche MacManus. Slight sun fading down the spine and rubbing to the covers, in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Blanche MacManus (1869-1935) was an American writer and artist.

(Book #ID 101765)

Published by Alexander Moring Ltd., The De La More Press, 2A Cork Street, Bond Street, London | The Saint George Series | First Edition Thus 1925. 1925.

First edition thus Blanche MacManus illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, orange title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, Persian design to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 40 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page illustrations by Blanche MacManus. Slight sun fading down the spine and rubbing to the covers, in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Farrid ud-Din Attar [Illustrated Cover by Emily Maxwell Mackey].

(Book #ID 101775)

Published by Phoenix a Division of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd., Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2009. 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. pp. lxxv Rubáiyát over 25 pages carrying the 105 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version; Bird Parliament pp 81. In Fine condition, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780753826782

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Farrid ud-Din Attar [Illustrated Cover by Emily Maxwell Mackey].

(Book #ID 101776)

Published by Phoenix a Division of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd., Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2009. 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. pp. lxxv Rubáiyát over 25 pages carrying the 105 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version; Bird Parliament pp 81. In Fine condition, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780753826782

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Arberry, Arthur J. [Sir Thomas Adams Professor of Arabic at Cambridge University]. Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883).

(Book #ID 101793)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London Second Edition 1952. 1952.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Frontispiece, 45 pp introduction, followed by Omar Khayyám translated from the Cambridge Manuscripts which follow through to pp132, Notes, followed by Parallels from FitzGerald, followed by Table of Manuscripts and Editions. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing and chips to the edges, ends and corners, not price clipped, 15s, dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Potter, Ambrose G. [Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet]. Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883). Introduction by Eben Francis Thompson.

(Book #ID 101795)

Published by Rosemary Press, Privately Printed for Members of the Omar Khayyám Club of America, [Needham, Massachusetts], 1923. 1923.

Facsimile hard back binding in burgundy cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Facsimile copied printed sheets to one side bound up into modern boards. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Translated by Peter Avery and John Heath-Stubbs [1918-2006]

(Book #ID 101896)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex 1981. 1981.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains 128 pages with full-page double-sided colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0140059547

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)].

(Book #ID 101892)

Published by Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, Germany circa 1918. 1918.

Publisher's original cream card wrap covers [soft back], black title lettering to the spine, and to the front and rear covers. 8vo. 6½'' x 5''. Although title page states 1910, the rear cover has an advertisement for other Tauchnitz volumes dated 1916 and 1918. pp. 246. Ink name to the front cover and half-title and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Farrid ud-Din Attar [Selected and Edited by A. D. P. Briggs | Tony Briggs]

(Book #ID 101893)

Published by Phoenix House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition Thus 2003. 2003.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained charcoal grey cloth covers, silver title lettering to the spine, blue end sheets, blue silk tie. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. 83 pp. Fine condition book, Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0753817438

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Introduction by John Baldock.

(Book #ID 101895)

Published by Arcturus Publishing Ltd., 151-153 Bermondsey Street, London First Edition Thus 2010. 2010.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, book ribbon marker. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Rubáiyát over 119 pages (+ Notes) carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version, red lettering and blue grey border to each page. Fine condition book, Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781848374874

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101972)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London circa 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, brown title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 16mo. 5'' x 3½''. Rubáiyát over 94 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, pages in dark brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101973)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London circa 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, brown title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 16mo. 5'' x 3½''. Rubáiyát over 94 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, pages in dark brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 2/6. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101974)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London circa 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black leather covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, gilt decoration to the front cover, top edge gilt. 16mo. 5'' x 3½''. Rubáiyát over 94 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, pages in dark brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text. Repaired tear to the bottom corner of page 11. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104054)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London January 11th 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration to the margins. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104055)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London January 2nd 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration to the margins. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104056)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London January 2nd 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration to the margins. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104057)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London circa 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104058)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London circa 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Absalom, Mike [Mike Absalom (born 9 November 1940) is an English pop, folk and Celtic music singer, guitarist, songwriter, harpist, poet, artist and children's entertainer. The Province once described Absalom's musical work as "innocence with a macabre twist". His recording and performing work in the 1970s concentrated on subject matter including sex, drugs and the church].

(Book #ID 104059)

Printed by Mike Absalom Flat B2, 17 Hornton Street, London January 11th 1968. 1968.

Broadsheet (Long Sheet) printed in a very small number of copies. 12½'' x 7''. Single sheet printed on one side with woodcut illustration to the margins. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kenyon, Nicholas [Simon Rattle] Natasha Spender, Lady Spender (née Litvin; 18 April 1919 21 October 2010) was an English pianist and author. She was the second wife of the writer Sir Stephen Spender. Sir Stephen Harold Spender CBE (28 February 1909 - 16 July 1995) was an English poet, novelist and essayist whose work concentrated on themes of social injustice and the class struggle.

(Book #ID 106050)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 246 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. From the private library of Stephen and Natasha Spender (née Litvin) with a copy of their John Croxton bookplate (plate 36) which was designed as a belated tribute following their wedding in the spring of 1941, Natasha who became the second Mrs Spencer, was a concert pianist. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571146708

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Boswell, James [Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 - 13 December 1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer].

(Book #ID 109958)

Published by J. Richardson and Co., London 1821. 1821.

Uniform matching hard back binding in contemporary full calf, blocked and lettered gilt titles over deep maroon morocco labels. 18mo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains engraved portrait frontispiece and 2 folding plates. Study | reference | rebinding set with rear board detached to volume 5, front board loose to volume 1, rubbing to covers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dolci, Danilo [Danilo Dolci (June 28, 1924 - December 30, 1997) was an Italian social activist, sociologist, popular educator and poet. He is best known for his opposition to poverty, social exclusion and the Mafia in Sicily] Translated from the Italian by R. Munroe.

(Book #ID 109335)

Published by MacGibbon & Kee, 29 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. The story of the northern architect who has become the guide and inspiration of downtrodden Sicily - part of Dolci's documentation of the Sicilian condition. Contains 316 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the edges and corners, not price clipped 25s. 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.

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Sassoon, Siegfried [1886-1967] George Meredith (February 12, 1828 - May 18, 1909) was an English Victorian poet and novelist, whose novels are noted for their wit, brilliant dialogue, and aphoristic quality of language.

(Book #ID 117749)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, Leicester Square, London First Edition 1948. 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains collogravure frontispiece, (viii), 269 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chip to the top of the spine, rubbing to the corners, not price clipped, 15/-. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rossetti, Christina [Christina Georgina Rossetti (5 December 1830 - 29 December 1894) English Victorian poet] Illustrated by Laurence Housman (1865-1959)

(Book #ID 116535)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London 1909. 1909.

Rossetti's poem first published in 1862, and then in 1893 with drawings. Limp back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth over thin card, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt wreath with embossed surround to the front cover, top edge gilt, yapped edges. 16mo. 4½'' x 3½''. Contains 92 pp with brown tinted full-page and text illustrations throughout. Ink name and address and foxing to the front free end papers, rubbing to the yapped edges. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Introduction by Hall Caine [Colour Plates by Arthur Rackham, Maxfield Parrish, Edmund Dulac, Kay Nielsen, William Nicholson, L. Bruckman, Briton Riviere, Sir E. J. Poynter, John Lavery, etc. with Prose and Poetry by Thomas Hardy, Rudyard Kipling, Fritjof Nansen, Winston Churchill, David Lloyd George, Jack London, Edith Wharton].

(Book #ID 119495)

Published by The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Sketch, The Glasgow Herald, and Hodder and Stoughton, First Edition 1914. 1914.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, green title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 11'' x 9''. Contains 188 pp with black and white frontispiece portrait, plus 24 plates (17 colour tipped-in and framed), black and white text illustrations, music scores throughout. Ink message dated 1928 to the front paste down, off-setting to the end papers, slight soiling to the pale cream cloth covers, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tessimond, A. S. J. [Arthur Seymour John Tessimond (19 July 1902 in Birkenhead - 13 May 1962 in Chelsea, London) was an English poet].

(Book #ID 109831)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep slate cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, circular embossed motif to the front board. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Tessimond first began to publish in the 1920s in literary magazines and was to see three volumes of poetry published during his life: Walls of Glass in 1934, Voices in a Giant City in 1947 and Selections in 1958, he also contributed several poems to a 1952 edition of Bewick's Birds. Contains pp (6), vii-viii, 66, (2). Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with much sun fading down the spine and edges, not price clipped, 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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McCullers, Carson [Carson McCullers (February 19, 1917 - September 29, 1967) was an American novelist, short-story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet].

(Book #ID 106853)

Published by The Cresset Press Ltd, 11 Fitzroy Square, London First UK Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 121 pp. It was adapted as a 1967 film of the same name, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando and directed by John Huston. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Motion, Andrew [Sir Andrew Motion FRSL (born 26 October 1952) is an English poet, novelist, and biographer, who was Poet Laureate from 1999 to 2009].

(Book #ID 106862)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London 1998. 1998.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains thirty-five poems chosen by the poet, 151 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the top of the title page 'Andrew Motion'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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McMillan, Hugh (born 1955) is a Scottish poet and short story writer [Illustrated by Hugh Bryden]

(Book #ID 106888)

Published by Roncadora Press, 14 Corberry Avenue, Dumfries First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition in publisher's original side stitched grey card wrap covers [soft back] with illustration pasted to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Winner of the Callum Macdonald Prize (2009). Contains monochrome illustration to every left hand leaf with poetry opposite. Hand written number 167 of 300 Limited Edition copies to a small pouch pasted inside the rear cover which contains a large folding map of Scotland titled 'Three Legged Island' this pouch is SIGNED by the author and the artist 'Hugh McMillan' and 'Hugh Bryden'. The title leaf is also SIGNED by the author 'To Rosemary and Anthony [Wigtown - A. P. & R. Baker - Booksellers] - All Best Hugh - 8th November 2008'. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Unit 3 Poetry Group]

(Book #ID 106977)

Published by Unit 3 Poetry Group 2006. 2006.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 52 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cassou, Jean [Henri Michaux (24 May 1899 - 19 October 1984) was a Belgian-born French poet, writer and painter, he is renowned for his strange, highly original poetry and prose, and also for his art].

(Book #ID 113388)

Published by Ministère d'État | Affaires Culturelles 1965. 1965.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 6¼''. Contains 48 pp French text with monochrome works throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Blunden, Edmund [Edmund Charles Blunden (1 November 1896 - 20 January 1974) English poet, author and critic, he wrote of his experiences in World War I in both verse and prose and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature six times].

(Book #ID 108879)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1941. 1941.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original butterscotch and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 12 colour plates and 25 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with insignificant rubs. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Blunden, Edmund [Edmund Charles Blunden (1 November 1896 - 20 January 1974) English poet, author and critic, he wrote of his experiences in World War I in both verse and prose and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature six times].

(Book #ID 108919)

Published by William Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1945. 1945.

Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original butterscotch and creamy white paper covered boards. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 48 pp with 12 colour plates and 25 monochrome illustrations throughout. Foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with fading down the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Richard Graves] (4 May 1715 - 23 November 1804) was an English cleric, poet, and novelist.

(Book #ID 111379)

Published by circa 1767.

Full contemporary calf, the spine divided into six panels, lettered morocco label in the second, gilt tools to the others. 16mo. 6¾'' x 4''. Contains (xx), 200 pp. with wood-cut designs to each headed section and small design to the last leaf of text. Re-sewn with new silk head-bands, title page absent, staining form the leather turn-ins to the edges of the original end papers and paste downs, else in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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