John Cotton — Places: Poems and Drawings

Hertfordshire , Priapus Press , 1976. Paperback. A limited edition volume of poetry printed at the Priapus Press, illustrated by Rigby Graham. One of 100 unsigned copies (out of a total of 150). In the publisher's wraps.Comprising five unique poems depicting various English sites and villages, including the Hut Circles of Dartmoor, the 'Plague Village' of Leicestershire, and Offley. With poems by John Cotton and a charming illustration accompanying each verse by Rigby Graham, an English landscape and topographical artist. Cotton founded the literary magazine Priapus in 1962. When it closed 10 years later, Cotton published many poets - some established, some new, in the Priapus Press. He lovingly hand-printed these little books in short runs. In the publisher's wraps. Externally, very smart, with very minor sunning to the wrap and minimal shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: Rigby Graham. Near Fine .