Gavin Ewart — The First Eleven

Middx; Middlesex, Poet & Printer, 1977. First edition. Paperback. A first edition volume of poetry, with author's presentation inscription, and additional poem and signed letter. A slim first edition volume of poetry, comprised of eleven poems cut from the prior publication 'Be My Guest!&apos. In publisher's original paper covers. With a letter written by the author slotted inside. The letter reads 'My dear Nermin, Thank you veyr much for such a delicious lunch. I really enjoyed it. You must have a restaurant lunch with me (which won't be as good) sometime soon. I'll ring you and arrange a date. Love, Gavin&apos. With the author's ink inscription and signature to title page.  With additional poem clipping slotted inside: 'The Lively Arts?' Small, infrequent ink corrections throughout. Bound in original paper covers. Externally, very smart. Very mild shelf wear. Small closed tears to covers. The odd minor mark to covers. Mild age toning to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Author's inscription and signature to title page. The odd pen correction to pages. Author's signature and inscription to letter slotted inside. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .