Scarce Signed Copy

Abse, Dannie ~ Tenants In The House (Signed By The Author)

Hutchinson 1957

The First UK printing published by Hutchinson in 1957.The BOOK is in near FINE condition being tight,clean and free from inscriptions.The WRAPPER is complete and in near FINE condition.A little browning to the spine.The wrapper is now protected in a removable Brodart archival cover.The book has been SIGNED by Dannie Abse to the title page and a copy of the ticket for the signing event accompanies this title as provenance.An early collection of poetry from this acclaimed poet who was also an author,doctor and playwright.He wrote and edited more than sixteen books of poetry,as well as fiction and a range of other publications.His most recent novel,The Strange Case of Dr Simmonds & Dr Glas,was published in 2002 and long-listed for the Booker Prize.In 2003 his New and Collected Poems received the Special Commendation of the Poetry Book Society,and his book of poetry, Running Late received the Roland Mathais Prize in 2007.The Presence was the winner of the prestigious Wales Book of the Year award for 2008.He was awarded a CBE in 2012.Scarce.

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Near Fine
JACKET: Near Fine