The Swarming of the Bees

First Edition, First Impression, Signed by the Author in blue ink, and very rare indeed as a signed first edition. Written between Spring 1945 and September 1947, these poems attempt a synthesis between Christian and Pagan mythology. Always meticulous, this versatile poet repays study. SIGNED on the elegant two coloured title page in blue ink. There is also an inscription on the FEP. Jacket is unclipped and protected, and though it looks its age it is not damaged or price clipped. An interesting cutting from the Guardian celebrating the poet's 70th birthday Collected Poems, from 1988, is loosely enclosed. 0.0 0.0 0.0.