TOTAL RECALL: Poems
Language: English
Published by Littlewood Press, 5 Slater Bank, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, 1987
- First Edition
- Signed
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United KingdomOrlando Booksellers
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 20.67
Quantity: 1 available
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Author's first book. ***First impression of the true first edition SIGNED and dated by the author on the title-page: 'Colin Rowbotham, March 1988'. ***Front cover colour illustration by Steven Pickles. ***Very good in colour illustrated card wrappers. Dark red front and rear free endpapers. Light crease to top corner of front wrapper and first few pages. Very small surface splash mark to fore-edge of text-block. Pages clean. Spine tight. Spine and rear and front wrappers bright. ***210mm x 148mm. 46 pages. ***Poems: The Christening Gifts, Flowers and Thorns, Moonfall, Home Time, Pole Hill, Enigma, Lost Connection, The Family Late Summer, Alphabeast, Memories?, Old Story, Sightings, Time Trains, Missing Locks, Grannie and Grandpa Struldbrugs', To Maggie, Homecoming, Tokens, Lit Up, The Boy and Pandora, Ken, A Year and Others. ***'Colin Rowbotham's poems use memory to confront the reader with the experiences of a life. They are not sentimental because they preserve the pains and insecurities as well as the delights and curiosities. They have been rigorously composed and are often disconcerting to read, most of all in the final sequence 'A Year and Others' which embodies the tragic experience of the loss of a child.' (Quote from rear wrapper blurb). ***First impression of the true first edition signed by the poet. ***Of interest to collectors of twentieth century poetry small press first edition titles. ***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.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- TOTAL RECALL: Poems
- Author
- Colin Rowbotham (Signed by the author)
- Publisher
- Littlewood Press, 5 Slater Bank, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
- Publication year
- 1987
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket, as Issued
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Original Wraps
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0946407339
- ISBN 13
- 9780946407330
- Illustrator
- Steven Pickles (front cover colour illustration)
- Edition
- First Edition
- Printing
- First Impression
- Seller catalogs
- First Editions, Literature, Signed & Limited Editions
Orlando Booksellers
Lincoln, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 8 to 12 business days | 6 to 8 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 26.76 | US$ 33.45 |
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Store description
We specialize in 20th Century literature, and in particular, Modern First Editions. We would be interested in buying such books, whether individual items or collections. We are particularly interested in Bloomsbury writers, Beats & Counter Culture and 20th C photography monographs. Our books can be viewed as a whole on ABE, or by choosing one of a number of catalogues that we have set up for particular interests, such as Crime Fiction & True Crime, Collectable Paperbacks, Children's Literature etc.…
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Modern First Editions, Literature, Literature in Translation, Bloomsbury Group, Counter-culture, Antiquarian, Collectable Paperbacks, Art & PhotographySeller's business information
Orlando Booksellers
1 Rasen Lane
Lincoln, United Kingdom LN1 3EZ
Terms of sale
Mastercard, Visa and PayPal accepted. We also accept personal cheques for UK sales, made out to Orlando Booksellers (UK pounds). Proof of postage is obtained for all items, however, we cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged in transit. Therefore, on higher value items, we offer the option of tracked (insured) shipping which offers peace of mind for both the bookseller and the customer. [See Shipping Terms section below for more information]. We always pack our books extremely well to protect them from any possible damage. Any title found not to be as described may be returned, provided this is done within fourteen days of its receipt. We are happy to offer a 10% discount on book prices for fellow booksellers. Orlando Booksellers is a partnership - Alison Smith and Chris McKee. Our VAT Registration number is 629 3707 21.
Shipping terms
For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging materials; any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only; for the UK, our standard rate is for first class, and the priority rate includes tracked (signed for) delivery; for International sales, our standard rate is for Airmail delivery, and the priority rate is for tracked (International signed for) delivery. We would prefer that you choose the priority rate (tracked option) for higher value books of say £50 or more. Please note that we will always reduce shipping fees where appropriate e.g. for smaller (lighter) books when we accept your order. For heavier books and sets etc. we will often 'soak up' the extra cost, but on occasion, we may need to charge more than the quoted shipping fee. However, customers will always have the option to either accept or decline the revised order amount. We will also reduce the overall shipping fee for multiple orders. We will endeavour to ship all books within two business days of receiving your order.