POEMS TWO [ex-library copy in near fine condition]
B. S. Johnson
From Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since January 11, 2000
From Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since January 11, 2000
About this Item
First impression of the true first edition - the hardcover issue. Please note that this is an ex-Library copy (with neat library stamps and labels, but the dustwrapper is NOT library laminated). There was a simultaneous paperback issue, as well as a limited signed edition of 100 copies and 26 special lettered copies. The trade hardbacks were mostly intended for libraries. Published by Trigram Press - 15 Southwark Street, London SE1 in the Year of the Rat. ***Near fine in pale grey cloth-covered boards with silver titles to the spine. Boards clean and unmarked. Apart from a tiny bump to the lower edge of the front board, there are no bumps and the corners are sharp. Olive-green front and rear free endpapers. The original library pocket and contents are still attached to the front free endpaper. Interestingly, although there is a light 'withdrawn' stamp, the lending cards have been left in the pocket. The book was issued by Nottinghamshire County Library and is marked 'Nottingham Central Library, Basement Stock' - indicating that the book was put into storage. This is reflected by the very few date stamps showing how infrequently the book was borrowed - just eight stamps between 1973 and 2011! There is also a barcode stuck to the front free endpaper. Apart from a neat stamp to the back of the title page, there are no other library marks, and the contents are perfect and clean. No marks. No creases. No tears. Again, indicating how infrequently the book was lent out. The book is printed on nice quality cream laid paper. No inscriptions (other than library stamps). Spine tight. ***In a near fine monochrome illustrated dustwrapper that has not been library-laminated, showing the original publisher's price of £1.75 for the cloth edition (and £1.00 for the paperback). Edges of dustwrapper very slightly rubbed and creased. No tears. Dustwrapper clean and bright. A really nicely preserved wrapper. ***224mm x 122mm. 64 pages including a note on the first edition at the back of the book. ***A really clean and well preserved ex-library copy of the first trade edition of 'Poems Two', which was preceded by a Signed Limited edition of 126 copies. Of interest to collectors of B. S. Johnson's works, and quite scarce. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.***. Seller Inventory # 7349a
Bibliographic Details
Title: POEMS TWO [ex-library copy in near fine ...
Publisher: Trigram Press, London
Publication Date: 1972
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
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