James K. Baxter — Howrah Bridge and Other Poems

London, Oxford University Press, 1961 . First edition. Hardback. A smart first edition copy of this collection of poems by New Zealand poet and playwright James Kier Baxter. The first edition. In the publisher's original grey hardback binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. A collection of poetry by New Zealand poet and playwright James Keir Baxter. He was also known as an activist for the preservation of Māori culture, and is one of New Zealand's most well-known and controversial literary figures. Baxter was a prolific writer who produced numerous poems, plays and articles in his short life, and was regarded as the preeminent writer of his generation.  Including poems such as 'Boscastle', 'Sisyphus', and 'The Carvers&apos. In the publisher's original hardback binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Minor shelf wear to extremities. Very light spotting to front endpapers. Small mark to front board. Dust wrapper is very smart, with light sunning to spine, and slight shelf wear to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Near Fine.