R. S. Thomas — Pieta

London, Rupert Hart-Davis, 1966. First edition. Hardback. The first edition of this pleasing poetry collection from the major Welsh poet R. S. Thomas, with the original dust wrapper. First edition. In the publisher's original paper-backed boards, encased in the matching, unclipped dust wrapper. A lovely poetry collection from Anglican priest and prominent Welsh poet, Ronald Stuart Thomas. Thomas' poetry often centered on Welsh landscapes and culture, for which he received high praise from the likes of John Betjeman and M. Wynn Thomas. In the publisher's original paper-backed boards, encased in the matching, unclipped dust wrapper. Signed to the front free endpaper by Michael Morgan, dated December 1968. Externally, smart with slight shelf wear, leading to minor loss of paper to the extremities and particularly the spine head and tail. Boards also lightly marked. Dust wrapper similarly smart with minimal edge wear, specifically a couple of small closed tears. Covers are subtly discoloured, with a few marks. Internally, firmly bound. Bright and clean with the odd spot only. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good.