G. Rostrevor Hamilton — Collected Poems and Epigrams

London; Melbourne; Toronto, Heinemann, 1958. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce presentation copy of this first edition, in original unclipped dust wrapper. An incredibly scarce example of a presentation copy of this first edition work. Inscribed and signed in ink by the author to the front free endpaper.The inscription reads: 'Molly Patterson, affectionately, from George Rostrevor Hamilton Christmas 1958&apos.Bound in incredibly smart original grey cloth, in original unclipped dust wrapper.A varied collection of poetry by British poet George Rostrevor Hamilton, director of the Poetry Book Society, and Vice-president of the prestigious Royal Society of Literature, through which he gained connections to many a famed writer, including the likes of C. S. Lewis, and Walter de la Mare. Bound in original grey cloth. In original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, in lovely condition. Single spot to rear board. Occasional age toning to endpapers. Author's ink inscription to front free endpaper. Dust wrapper smart. Slight rubbing to extremities. Occasional spotting to reverse. Slight spotting and age toning to covers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages consistently bright and clean. Slight spotting and marks to text block fore edge. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.