Ursula Bethell (12 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First published by Oxford University Press in 1985 and reissued with corrections and a new introduction by VUP in 1997, this is the definitive collection of the poems of Ursula Bethell.Ursula Bethell stands with R.A.K. Mason at the beginnings of modern poetry in New Zealand. Born in England, she grew up in New Zealand but did not live there until the 1920s when she came back finally to Christchurch. There she established a garden and began, at the age of fifty, to write poetry. New Zealand wasnt truly discovered, said DArcy Cresswell, until Ursula Bethell, very earnestly digging, raised her head to look at the mountains. First published by Oxford University Press in 1985 and reissued with corrections and a new introduction by VUP in 1997, this is the definitive collection of the poems of Ursula Bethell. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

8vo, 370pp. Black & white illustrations. A very good paperback copy. Spine creased.

Second edition, Octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

FIRST EDITION, octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

Super octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First published by Oxford University Press in 1985 and reissued with corrections and a new introduction by VUP in 1997, this is the definitive collection of the poems of Ursula Bethell.Ursula Bethell stands with R.A.K. Mason at the beginnings of modern poetry in New Zealand. Born in England, she grew up in New Zealand but did not live there until the 1920s when she came back finally to Christchurch. There she established a garden and began, at the age of fifty, to write poetry. New Zealand wasnt truly discovered, said DArcy Cresswell, until Ursula Bethell, very earnestly digging, raised her head to look at the mountains. First published by Oxford University Press in 1985 and reissued with corrections and a new introduction by VUP in 1997, this is the definitive collection of the poems of Ursula Bethell. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. 1986 reprint. Paperback. 20x13cm. 575 pages with index. Flat spine. Flat covers. Clean & tight book. No inscriptions. Flat pages. Dispatched Royal Mail First Class with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref dch.

FIRST EDITION, LACKS D/W, octavo, blue buckram boards, red lettering to spine, 111pp, VG- (heavy cracking to cloth of spine- some minor fraying, light fading & foxing to spine & board edges, light tanning & foxing to page edges & eps, light wrinkling/creasing to gutters).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First published by Oxford University Press in 1985 and reissued with corrections and a new introduction by VUP in 1997, this is the definitive collection of the poems of Ursula Bethell.Ursula Bethell stands with R.A.K. Mason at the beginnings of modern poetry in New Zealand. Born in England, she grew up in New Zealand but did not live there until the 1920s when she came back finally to Christchurch. There she established a garden and began, at the age of fifty, to write poetry. New Zealand wasnt truly discovered, said DArcy Cresswell, until Ursula Bethell, very earnestly digging, raised her head to look at the mountains. First published by Oxford University Press in 1985 and reissued with corrections and a new introduction by VUP in 1997, this is the definitive collection of the poems of Ursula Bethell. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Joints rubbed. Some splitting to cloth along front joint. Previous owner's signature. Lacking the dust-jacket.; 111, [1 (blank)] pages + 1 folding plate. Blue cloth boards with maroon lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 214 x 137mm. New Zealand poet. Includes poems from the author's previous collections: From a Garden in the Antipodes; Time and Place; Day and Night; along with Other Poems; Six Memorials; and By the River Ashley. [Reference: Bagnall B763].…

Papered Boards. Condition: Very Good Minus. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. 22 cm, 59 pp, papered boards, d/w - chips, tears and holed at spine. Some sporadic light to moderate foxing. VG minus in a fair only d/w. Scarce. This is lighter in wieght than the average allowed for at the checkout and there will be a freight rebate made for orders.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Author's greeting and inscription on second blank page and signature on title page. Age spotting to all pages and to closed edges of book. Wear and tears to dust wrapper. Rare title. 60 pages. No torn or missing pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Poetry; New Zealand; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 57260.…