ISBN10: 0571240062, ISBN13: 9780571240067, [publisher: London, UK; FF / Faber & Faber, 2012, 1st Edition, 2nd Printing, London, England] Hardcover ------------( 2nd Printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, short faint rub mark on front board, in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket, short rub/scratch to jacket on front panel lower edge (see scan), very slight cut to the jacket which is near invisible (noticed it on the verso when I was putting a mylar protector on the jacket ---just to the the left of THE in the title near the spine ), 729 pages ---" This entirely new edition brings together all of Philip Larkin's poems. In addition to those in Collected Poems (1988), and in the Early Poems and Juvenilia (2005), some unpublished pieces from Larkin's typescripts and workbooks are included, as well as verse (by turns scurrilous, satirical, affectionate, and sentimental) tucked away in his letters. The manuscript and printed sources have been scrutinized afresh; more detailed accounts than hitherto available of the sources of the text and of dates of composition are provided; and previous accounts of composition dates have been corrected. Variant wordings from Larkin's typescripts and the early printings are recorded. ---For the first time, the poems are given a comprehensive commentary. This draws critically upon, and substantially extends, the accumulated scholarship on Larkin, and covers closely relevant historical co ...
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London, England: London, UK; FF / Faber & Faber, Date: 2012, 1st Edition, 2nd Printing, 2012. ------------( 2nd Printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, short faint rub mark on front board, in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket, short rub/scratch to jacket on front panel lower edge (see scan), very slight cut to the jacket which is near invisible (noticed it on the verso when I was putting a mylar protector on the jacket ---just to the the left of THE in the title near the spine ), 729 pages ---" This entirely new edition brings together all of Philip Larkin's poems. In addition to those in Collected Poems (1988), and in the Early Poems and Juvenilia (2005), some unpublished pieces from Larkin's typescripts and workbooks are included, as well as verse (by turns scurrilous, satirical, affectionate, and sentimental) tucked away in his letters. The manuscript and printed sources have been scrutinized afresh; more detailed accounts than hitherto available of the sources of the text and of dates of composition are provided; and previous accounts of composition dates have been corrected. Variant wordings from Larkin's typescripts and the early printings are recorded. ---For the first time, the poems are given a comprehensive commentary. This draws critically upon, and substantially extends, the accumulated scholarship on Larkin, and covers closely relevant historical contexts, persons and places, allusions and echoes, and linguis ...

ISBN10: 0571240062, ISBN13: 9780571240067, [publisher: Faber and Faber] Hardcover First Edition First Edition (London, 2012). No markings, annotations, or inscriptions. Internally fine. Unclipped dust jacket. No tears or conspicuous damage, creasing to the spine head and the corners, with some (very) minor local rubbing wear. (Now in a protective plastic cover.) Mauve paper boards with bright silver titling to the spine. The boards remain notably clean, but show a few light bumps to the edges, and to the corners also. Remains a complete and collectible first edition for all but the most exacting of collectors. Edited with an Introduction and Commentary by Archie Burnett. xxx, 729pp.
[Poulton-Le-Fylde, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2012]
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ISBN10: 0571240062, ISBN13: 9780571240067, [publisher: London : Faber and Faber] Hardcover First Edition Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xxx, 729p. ; 24cm. Subjects: English poetry, 20th century. 1 Kg.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2012]
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London : Faber and Faber, Date: 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xxx, 729p. ; 24cm. Subjects: English poetry, 20th century. 2012. London : Faber and Faber ISBN 0571240062 9780571240067 [IE]

ISBN10: 0571240062, ISBN13: 9780571240067, [publisher: Faber & Faber] Hardcover First Edition What can one say when confronted with the truly complete collection of a poet's work? I feel humble towards these riches and can only say, as a serious fan, that this is a must for anyone interested in English language poetry.
[Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2012]