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Ballads and Poems Illustrating English History Sidgwick, Frank [Edited by] (Book #ID 73138) Published by Cambridge at the University Press First Edition 1907. London 1907. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 211 printed pages of text. Rubs to the spine ends and corners, some fading to the red of the spine, ghosting 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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Songs of a Sourdough Service, Robert (Book #ID 43475) Published by Ernest Benn, Bouverie House, Fleet Street, London 1949. London 1949. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 123 printed pages of text. Light rubbing to the corners, without any ownership markings 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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Studies of Contemporary Poets Sturgeon, Mary C. (Book #ID 9210) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London. Revised and enlarged edition 1920. 1920. Soft suede covers. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 440 pages. Embossed front cover, top edge gilt. Edges curled up, spine discoloured and dry. Internally the text block is clean and white. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Two Ballads of the Muse [Signed] Skelton, Robin (Book #ID 9464) Published by Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge First edition 1960. 1960. First edition publisher's original green paper wraps, black stamping. 8vo 11" x 6¾" 10 pp. This is the first stanza of the first of two ballads, which were printed by Will Carter at the Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge, in a Limited Edition of 100 copies for subscribers only. No 51 and SIGNED by the author. Printed in Poliphilus type on Glastonbury paper. Separate publisher's slip advertising the book. 10 mm closed nick to upper bottom corner. In near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Scatterlings; Poetry [Double Signed] Sue Rose, Geraldine Paine and Mark Holihan (Book #ID 81981) Published Privately, First Edition 2005. 2005. First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 28 printed pages of text. Light rubs and marking to the cover surface and edges and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by G. P. and S. R. to the verso of the contents page 'To dear Kenn Thanks for everything! Love Geraldine. To Dear Kev Thanks for the music!! Love Sue x The Nevill Gallery 20th October 2006'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Love's Roundelay [Signed] Stoddart, Diana B. (Book #ID 82250) Published by Mitre Press, 52 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London First Edition 1972. London 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 40 printed pages of text. Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light creases and rubs, semi-circle ring mark to the front cover, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'For Ken & Phyllis Simpson. With sincere wishes from the author Diana B. Stoddart. July 4th 1972.'. 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 0705101363 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Haunting Muse; An Anthology Shelley, Edward [Edited by] (Book #ID 57951) Published by Siren Books, St. Leonard's East Sussex First Edition 1994. 1994. Publisher's original laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 158 printed pages of text. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1874525048 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Nine Poems [Signed] Swift, Eric [Drawings by Marlene Staniforth] (Book #ID 18057) Toni Savage The New Broom Press, 48 Walton Street, Leicester First edition 1970. 1970. First edition publisher's original hand stitched turquoise card covers, black lettering to upper panel. 8vo 7" x 5". 20 pages unpaginated, 6 illustrations. ISBN 901870048. No 46. of 110 limited numbered copies SIGNED by the author. Small bookplate removed from inner front cover and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 901870048 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Rondeau Swift, Eric (Book #ID 18058) Printed by Toni Savage The New Broom Press, 78 Cambridge Street, Leicester First Edition 1980. Leicester 1980. First edition publisher's original hand stitched white card covers, black lettering to the upper panel, deckle page edges. 8vo 7" x 5" 8 pp. ISBN 901870 45 5. No. 6 of 80 limited numbered copies. Small bookplate removed from inner front cover and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Sketches of Venice [Signed] Savage, Toni [Illustrated by Kathie Layfield] (Book #ID 18063) Toni Savage The New Broom Press, 78 Cambridge Street, Leicester First edition 1980. 1980. First edition publisher's original hand stitched yellow card covers, black lettering to upper panel, grey paper. 8vo 7" x 5" 16 pp. ISBN 901870 40 4. No 68. of 100 limited numbered copies. SIGNED by Toni Savage and Kathie Layfield. Small bookplate removed from inner front cover and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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April in July [Signed] Scott, Colin [Drawings by Rod Felton] (Book #ID 18064) Toni Savage The New Broom Press, 78 Cambridge Street, Leicester First edition 1971. 1971. First edition publisher's original hand stitched aubergine card covers, black lettering to upper panel. 8vo 6" x 5" 24 pp. ISBN 901870 06 4. No 63 of 130 limited numbered copies and SIGNED by the author. Small bookplate removed from front end paper, light vertical crease line to upper panel and 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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Idle Scratches [Signed] Scot, Colin [Illustrated by Brian Allen] (Book #ID 18065) Toni Savage The New Broom Press, 78 Cambridge Street, Leicester First edition 1971. 1971. First edition publisher's original hand stitched aubergine card covers, black lettering and colour illustration to upper panel. 8vo 6" x 5" 24 pp. ISBN 901870 06 4. No 100 of 140 limited numbered copies SIGNED by the author Colin Scot and Toni Savage. Six colour illustrations. Very slight fading to edge of spine and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Natura [Signed] Scupham, Peter [Engraving by Peter Reddick] (Book #ID 18067) The Gruffyground Press, Sidcot, Winscombe, Somerset 1978. 1978. First edition publisher's original hand stitched camel card covers, black lettering to upper panel. 8vo 6" x 5" 20 pp. 1 of 225 limited edition unnumbered copies. SIGNED by the author Peter Scupham and Peter Reddick. Small bookplate removed from inner upper cover and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Cats Of Rome | New and Selected Poems Seymour, William Kean (Book #ID 103051) Published by Linden Press, Fontwell, Arundel, Sussex First Edition 1970. 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original venetian red rexene cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. 1 of 500 Limited Edition copies. Contains 80 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Light tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with similar browning to the edges, not price clipped, 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0900001062 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Faber and Faber Poetry | A Check List of Faber Poetry Available Stephen Spender, W. H. Auden, Ted Hughes, T. S. Eliot and Louis MacNeice (Book #ID 110708) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London. First edition in publisher's original wire stitched paper covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 2 pp introduction with monochrome photograph of Stephen Spender, W. H. Auden, Ted Hughes, T. S. Eliot and Louis MacNeice, taken in 1963, followed by 4 pp listings. 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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The Call of the Open; A Little Anthology of Contemporary and Other Verse Stowell, Leonard (Book #ID 84955) Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London One Volume Edition Reprinted 1932. 1932. Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated buttermilk cloth covers with green and orange decoration, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with 16 colour illustrated plates. Very little wear to the covers, tan age spots to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 40 mm v-shaped piece of paper missing to the rear upper edge, small circular piece of paper missing to the foot of the front cover, not price clipped 3s 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 Fire of Imagination and Other Poems Schwind, F. P. (Book #ID 39070) Published by Arthur H. Stockwell Ltd., Elms Court, Ilfracombe, Devon circa 1950 edition not stated. circa 1950. Publisher's original stapled cherry card covers, black lettering to the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 20 pp. Light foxing to the paper, message inside the front cover, 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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Legal Tender Shanahan, Deirdre (Book #ID 28108) Published by Enitharmon Press Petersfield, Hampshire First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition in publisher's original illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 78 pp ISBN 1870612108. 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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Moods and Tenses [Signed] Shields, David (Book #ID 80563) Published by The Aegis Press, 14 Herdson Road, Folkestone, Kent First Edition 1992. Kent 1992. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 36 printed pages of text. Rubs, some foxing and light dust marking to the cover surface and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For Jon with best wishes David Shields'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951977709 Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Strict Joy; Poems [2] Stephens, James (Book #ID 61820) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London First Edition 1931. London 1931. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chevron patterned orange cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, top and fore edge a little unevenly cut. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 57 printed pages of text. Spine slightly sun faded and the ends rolled-in, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Publisher's 'Advance Review Copy Special Notice slip' tipped to the title and dated in ink 15th September 1931. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Poems About People or England Reclaimed Sitwell, Osbert [1892-1969] (Book #ID 45679) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1965. London 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, gilt and pink title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 232 printed pages of text. Crossed-out price to the front free end paper, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow tears to the spine ends, a little stain to the foot of the spine, not price clipped 35s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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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A First Selection [Signed] Shelton, John [Lino Cut Illustrations by Nicholas and Mary Parry] (Book #ID 58195) Published by Tern Press, Market Drayton, Shropshire First Edition 1974. 1974. First edition hard back in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, dark brown lettering to the spine, large lino cut and brown lettering to the front cover, red and yellow silk head bands, terracotta end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 31 printed pages of text printed on Abbey Mills Greenfield cream paper with monochrome lino cuts throughout. The very first book published by The Tern Press 1 of 65 copies, although we believe only 20-30 copies were ever printed. SIGNED by the author to the dedication page 'To Elsie with love, John Shelton.' In Fine condition with a little bowing to the boards. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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On Concentration and Suggestion in Poetry; The English Association Pamphlet No. 32 Sir Sidney Colvin, D. Litt. (Book #ID 49485) Published by The English Association, Imperial College Union, South Kensington, London June 1915. London 1915. Publisher's original twine bound grey card wrap covers, black title and author lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 26 printed pages of text. A little darkening to the cover edges, without any ownership markings and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 14 other titles from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Strict Joy; Poems [1] Stephens, James (Book #ID 53485) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London First Edition 1931. London 1931. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chevron patterned orange cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, top and fore edge a little unevenly cut. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [x] 57 printed pages of text. Spine slightly sun faded and the ends rolled-in, without any ownership markings 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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Autobiographical Stanzas 'Someone's narrative' [Signed] Silkin, Jon [Cover Illustration by Paul Stangroom] (Book #ID 36611) Published by Taxvs Press, Durham First Edition 1983. Durham 1983. Publisher's original stapled illustrated card covers, French Flaps. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' ISBN 1850190038. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Tiny name inside the top front cover and in Fine unused condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the title page 'For Jacqueline from Jon Silkin, my childhood in Wales, Jon Silkin, 24/4/85.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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The Astronomy of Love Stallworthy, Jon (Book #ID 42763) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1961. London 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark navy fleck cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 55 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in very near Fine 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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Love Poems and Elegies Smith, Iain Crichton (Book #ID 37160) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1972. London 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 63 pp ISBN 0575014342. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight fading to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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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Poems New and Old Sitwell, Edith [1887-1964] (Book #ID 62728) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square London First Edition Second Impression 1941. London 1941. First edition second impression hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 80 printed pages of text. Spine ends and edges rubbed, ghosting to the end papers, ink marking dated 1942 to the front free end paper. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with damp staining to the covers, small rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 2/6. 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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The Study of Poetry; The English Association Pamphlet No. 40 Sélincourt, E. de (Book #ID 49478) Published by The English Association, Imperial College Union, South Kensington, London March 1918. London 1918. Publisher's original twine bound grey card wrap covers, black title and author lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 20 printed pages of text. A little darkening to the cover edges, without any ownership markings and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 14 other titles from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES Category |
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Harold's Leap Smith, Stevie [Florence Margaret 1902-1971] (Book #ID 40166) Published by Chapman and Hall Ltd., 11 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1950. London 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 6¼'' 85 pp. Single tone illustrations by the author throughout. Corners sharp and pointed. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tanning of the pale lemon paper to the spine, one small closed tear to the top of the lower panel, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper without any chips or looses of the paper and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 1 other title 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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Rondeau [2] Swift, Eric (Book #ID 40954) Printed by Toni Savage The New Broom Press, 78 Cambridge Street, Leicester First Edition 1980. Leicester 1980. First edition publisher's original hand stitched white card covers, black lettering to the upper panel, deckle page edges. 8vo 7" x 5" 8 pp. SBN 901870 45 5. No. 4 of 80 limited numbered copies. 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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Dryden Poetry and Prose Smith, D. Nichol [With Essays by Congreve, Johnson, Scott and others] (Book #ID 59296) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1925. London 1925. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 204 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to the lower spine gutter, minor rubs to the tips. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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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As Chimney Sweepers Singleton, Frank (Book #ID 44794) Published by Moor Platt Press, Bolton First Edition 1968. Bolton 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and white check covers, gilt and scarlet title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 63 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear and small chip to the foot of the spine, light foxing to the pale lemon paper, not price clipped 30/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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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Shadows of Chrysanthemums and Other Poems Scovell, E. J. (Book #ID 45331) Published by George Routledge and Sons Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1944. London 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plain white paper board covers, gilt title and author lettering to black cloth spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 44 printed pages of text. Water surface stains to the boards, contents not affected, tear to the front paste down, 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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