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Collected Poems 1944-1979
by Kingsley Amis
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- Fine
- Paperback
- Condition
- Fine
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: The Viking Press, 1980. Paperback. Fine. 8" by 5.5". None. A scarce copy of the US proof copy for this collection of Amis's poetical works. Kingsley Amis was an English novelist, poet, critic and teacher. Amis's first novel Lucky Jim was an immediate success and marked the beginning of a long career in writing. He wrote more than 40 books, including 20 novels and many volumes of poetry. In 2008, The Times ranked Amis 13th on their list of the top fifty greatest British writers since 1945. This collection of Amis's poetry tackles many of themes found in his novels, including love, money, aging and death. The work contains some of his most well-known works, including 'Wasted' and 'Beowulf'. In the original grey paper wrap. Externally in lovely condition. Red ink stating the publication date of 'April '80' and the price of $11.95' to front of wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Fine
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 603K5
- Title
- Collected Poems 1944-1979
- Author
- Kingsley Amis
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Viking Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1980
- Size
- 8" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Beowulf Lucky Jim Proof Copy Lucky Jim
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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