Tom Pickard — High on the Walls

London, Fulcrum Press, 1967 . First edition. Cloth. An advance review copy of this volume of poems from Tom Pickard, with a signed letter from the author loosely inserted. The first edition, first impression, in the publisher's original clipped dust wrapper.With a loosely inserted typed letter from the author, hand signed to the tail. The letter is addressed to one John Woods of the English Dept. at Western Michigan University. Pickard requests the opportunity to give a reading of his work at the university, and provides an account of his previously published works.With a tipped in 'Editorial Copy' card to the front free endpaper, requesting reviews and referring to this as an advance copy.A wonderful volume of poems from the County Durham based poet.Stamp to head of front pastedown, with handwritten label to dust wrapper tail. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with clipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Stamp to front pastedown head, and tipped in 'Editorial Copy' slip to front free endpaper. Handwritten label and two pieces of clear tape to dust wrapper back strip tail, with light rubbing to back strip head. Closed tear to tail of front wrap, repaired to the reverse with tape. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.