John Betjeman — A Nip in the Air

London, John Murray, 1974. First edition. Cloth. A pristine first edition of this pleasing poetry collection from former Poet Laureate John Betjeman, neatly presented in the original dust wrapper. First edition. In the publisher's original yellow cloth, neatly presented in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. A collection of poetry exploring human encounters, meditations, threnodies on lost friends, and the pensive regard of familiar vistas. Betjeman's writing focuses on the beauty of Britain's landscapes and architecture as well as providing satirical commentary on the superficiality of contemporary society. Sir John Betjeman was a popular poet, writer and broadcaster, who served as Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death. In the publisher's original yellow cloth, neatly presented in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent condition. Dust wrapper is very subtly age toned with slight bumping to the spine head, otherwise equally pristine. Internally, firmly bound. Very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.