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An anthology of the poetical works of Cairo poet John Waller, a presentation copy of the first edition. The first edition, the black cloth variant.Author's presentation copy, inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, ""To C. H. Wilkinson, in memory of halcyon days at Worcester College, Oxford, from John Waller, 5 July 1948"". Cyril Hackett Wilkinson held many positions at Worcester College, including College Librarian and Dean, and was a friend of J. R. R. Tolkien.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.An anthology of poetry by John Waller, including 'Fog', 'The Occupants of a House', 'Farwell Seventeens', 'Europe at Summer's End', 'At Burlington House', and more.Sir John Waller, the 7th Baronet, was a Cairo poet during World War II. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Spine is a little faded and rubbed. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Bookplate to the rear paste down. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper. Wraps are a little age-toned with a few minor marks. Spine is a little rubbed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine
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