Poems in the Porch
by John Betjeman
- Used
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: S.P.C.K., 1954. First edition. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". John Piper. 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
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 745P5
- Title
- Poems in the Porch
- Author
- John Betjeman
- Illustrator
- John Piper
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- S.P.C.K.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1954
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Poems in the Porch john piper john betjeman poetry john piper poet laureate
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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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