COMPILED BY KENNETH LILLINGTON - Nine Lives. An Anthology of Poetry and Prose Concerning Cats

London England, Andre Deutsch, 1977. First Edition, Binding: Cloth, Maurice Wilson Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo 0233969276 Hardcover Hardcover. First Edition. Nine Lives. Previous owners name to inside cover. Foxing to edge. Slight browning to D/J. Shelf wear to top edge of D/J. Price clipped to D/J. In this book Mr. Lillington has brought together the work of more than seventy writers and poets who all share his enthusiasm for cats. The contributors range from Chaucer to Tolkien (in time) and from Colette to P. G. Wodehouse (in temperament). There are too, aomg such household names as Edward Lear and Stevie Smith, many that are less familiar. Mr. Lillington adds charm to a stunning collection of poetry and prose with his agreeably witty introductory essay and through his elegant arrangement of the material into six well devised parts. A further attraction are Maurice Wilson's delightful drawings which contribute to making this enjoyable book the perfect gift. Illustrations. 154 pp.