This collection of poems attempts to celebrate the "spirit of place" and evoke the atmosphere of the border counties. Established poets such as John Betjeman have been chosen as well as more contemporary poets such as R.S. Thomas. There are original wood engravings throughout.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001849794
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs1787772301
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Seller: Capricorn Books, Oakville, ON, Canada
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Ray Hedger, wood engravings. (illustrator). First Edition. 163 pp, 8vo (8 3/4" H). B&w map, wood engravings. "This collection of poems has been selected by the singer and songwriter, Johnny Coppin, to celebrate the 'spirit of place' and evoke the atmosphere and character of the area. (It) is a meandering journey from the source to the sea, featuring spectacular hills and quiet valleys, moorlands and forests, cathedral cities, historic towns and villages. John Betjeman, Mary Webb, A.E. Housman and Ivor Gurney are some of the established poets chosen, but the anthology also has many contemporary writers such as R.S. Thomas, U.A. Fanthorpe, and Helen Dunmore who have found inspiration in the border counties." Includes 'Index of First Lines', 'Index of Poets', and 'Information on Albums and Settings'. Dust jacket has minor soiling, one tiny closed tear on rear panel. Seller Inventory # 15968
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Seller: Cotswold Rare Books, OXFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by Ray Hedger to title page. Previous owner inscription to endpaper. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # S687E
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Seller: High Street Books, New Mills, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Shelf wear to dust jacket, page edges tanned. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday. Seller Inventory # cb182-1019556
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Seller: Attic Books, Cheltenham, GLOS, United Kingdom
Publisher's Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Hedger, Ray (illustrator). First Edition. - 223 mm. Green cloth hardcover, gilt titling to spine. Illustrated. Wood engravings. Map. Pp. x, 163. Mild warping to front DJ panel. Pages clean and bright throughout. Overall, VG / G+. Seller Inventory # 003759
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition. Signed by the author. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: x, 163p. : ill. ; 23cm. Subjects: English poetry -- Collections. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 308378
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Seller: Attic Books, Cheltenham, GLOS, United Kingdom
Publisher's Blue Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Ray Hedger (illustrator). First Edition. - 222mm. Pp: x, 163. Book would also be Fine, but for what looks like a post-code written on the endpaper in biro. Seller Inventory # 005192
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Seller: Attic Books, Cheltenham, GLOS, United Kingdom
Publisher's Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Hedger, Ray (illustrator). First Edition. - 222 mm. Blue cloth hardcover. Illustrated. Map. Wood engravings. Pp. x, 163. ***SIGNED*** by illustrator (Wood Engravings) Ray Hedger on title page. Some edge wear to DJ with a couple of small tears. Some rubbing to DJ rear panel. Contents clean and bright. Overall, VG / G+. Seller Inventory # 003201
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition. Signed by the author. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: x, 163p. : ill. ; 23cm. Subjects: English poetry -- Collections. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 308378
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