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First edition, first impression (Faber & Faber, 1936). Publisher's original blue cloth with lettering to spine in gilt. Some spotting to endpapers and rubbing to cloth in places, particularly to spine ends. A very good copy. No dust jacket.

First edition, first impression (Faber and Faber, 1964). Signed, inscribed and dated by the author in the year of publication: 'Inscribed very gladly for June Buttery, Philip Larkin 09 iii 64'. One of the most iconic collections of post-war poetry featuring many of Larkin's best-known poems including 'The Whitsun Weddings', 'Days', 'Mr Bleaney', 'MCMXIV' and 'Arundel Tomb'. Publisher's original purple… Read more

First edition, first impression (Faber and Faber, 1965). Publisher's original red cloth with lettering to spine in gilt. A fine copy, with a couple of isolated instances of mild rubbing to edges, in a very good dust jacket with some chipping to spine tips, a few small nicks to edges, and a little light toning to spine panel.

Limited edition (Richard Gilbertson, 1968). Number 16 of 500. One of just 25 copies to be signed and dated by the poet and include one verse in manuscript from the poem 'Who's Killed the Leaves'. Near fine with a crease to the bottom corner of rear cover.

First paperback edition, first impression (Faber, 1975). Signed by the author to the front endpaper. A near fine copy with minor traces of rubbing in places and slight fading to spine.

Limited edition (Crediton: Richard Gilbertson, 1967). Signed by Ted Hughes to the front endpaper. One of 100 copies produced. 1-6 were interleaved throughout with blank paper, on which the poet wrote out each of the thirteen poems in full, to face the printed text and were also bound in full dark green levant morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. 7-16… Read more

First edition, first impression (Faber & Faber, 1982). Signed, inscribed and dated by Ted Hughes to the front endpaper to Harold Wilson, former Prime Minister of the UK and his wife and poet, Mary Wilson: 'For Mary and Harold Wilson with my best wishes Ted Hughes 4th February 1985'. Publisher's original yellow cloth with gold lettering to spine. Slightest hint… Read more