Michael Schmidt — Black Buildings
Oxford, Carcanet Press, 1969. First edition. Paperback. A signed first edition of this early poetry collection from Michael Schmidt. First edition. In the publisher's original soft covers. Signed by the author to the title page. An early poetry collection from Mexican-British poet Michael Schmidt. Published by Carcanet Press, originally a student magazine, which Schmidt took over and transformed into a leading UK independent publisher, a process which he began whilst still studying at Oxford University. In the publisher's original soft covers. Signed by the author to the title page. Externally, very smart with minor shelf wear and the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound. With the exception of one or two odd spots and marks, this is a very bright and clean example. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
