Poems in the Porch

John Betjeman

Published by S.P.C.K., London, 1954

About this Item

A signed first edition of John Betjeman's popular verses that he read on the radio, signed and illustrated by John Piper. The first edition of this work.Signed by the illustrator, John Piper, to the title page.'Poems in the Porch' is a selection of poems that Betjeman read on 'The Faith in the West' program, on the BBC's West of England Home Service.The verses Betjeman read were so popular that he received constant requests to publish them.Illustrated throughout by John Piper.Betjeman was a noted English poet and Poet Laureate of the twentieth century. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Light marks to the wraps. A touch of edgewear to the wraps. A few spots to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Illustrator's signature to the title page. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 745P5

Bibliographic Details

Title: Poems in the Porch

Publisher: S.P.C.K., London

Publication Date: 1954

Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: John Piper

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Signed: signed by author

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book