Author: Constantine FitzGibbon
Title: The Life of Dylan Thomas; the Selected Letters of Dylan Thomas
Description: London, J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd , 1965-1966. First edition. Cloth. An impressive set comprising the uncorrected proof copies and first editions of these two biographical works on Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. This set offers four volumes in total. With both first edition works presented with their scarce advance proof copy. All volumes are complete with the publisher"s original unclipped dust wrappers, with the proof copies" stating "Proof Only" and the publication date to the flyleaves. Two biographical works on influential Welsh poet and writer, Dylan Thomas, who is best remembered for poems including "Do not go gentle into that good night" as well as the "play for voices" "Under Milk Wood" and radio broadcasts for the BBC. Offering a fascinating look at the poet"s early years, career development, marriage and correspondence. Both works were produced by Constantine FitzGibbon, an American-born Irish-British historian, translator and novelist. Proof copies bound in the publisher"s wraps, with the original unclipped "Proof Only" dust wrappers. First editions in the original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, very smart. With only minor shelf wear to first editions and light creasing to the proof spines. With light rubbing to the spine head and tail of "Life" proof. Dust wrappers are smart, with edge wear and handling marks to the extremities, heavier to the proof copy wraps. With a small closed tear to spine head of "Selected Letters" proof and a pink pencil mark to the front cover of "Life of" proof. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with only a couple spots to the half title. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.
Keywords: Dylan Thomas Constantine FitzGibbon Biography Letters Constantine FitzGibbon None
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Title: The Life of Dylan Thomas; the Selected Letters of Dylan Thomas
Description: London, J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd , 1965-1966. First edition. Cloth. An impressive set comprising the uncorrected proof copies and first editions of these two biographical works on Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. This set offers four volumes in total. With both first edition works presented with their scarce advance proof copy. All volumes are complete with the publisher"s original unclipped dust wrappers, with the proof copies" stating "Proof Only" and the publication date to the flyleaves. Two biographical works on influential Welsh poet and writer, Dylan Thomas, who is best remembered for poems including "Do not go gentle into that good night" as well as the "play for voices" "Under Milk Wood" and radio broadcasts for the BBC. Offering a fascinating look at the poet"s early years, career development, marriage and correspondence. Both works were produced by Constantine FitzGibbon, an American-born Irish-British historian, translator and novelist. Proof copies bound in the publisher"s wraps, with the original unclipped "Proof Only" dust wrappers. First editions in the original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, very smart. With only minor shelf wear to first editions and light creasing to the proof spines. With light rubbing to the spine head and tail of "Life" proof. Dust wrappers are smart, with edge wear and handling marks to the extremities, heavier to the proof copy wraps. With a small closed tear to spine head of "Selected Letters" proof and a pink pencil mark to the front cover of "Life of" proof. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with only a couple spots to the half title. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.
Keywords: Dylan Thomas Constantine FitzGibbon Biography Letters Constantine FitzGibbon None
Price: GBP 140.00 = appr. US$ 199.92 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 950Y62
- Book number: 950Y62
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