Canberra, A.C.T., Australia: Australian National University Press, 1978. 72pp. Book clean and square. Bright gilt title over firm, nominally bumped spine. Plain original cloth boards undamaged. A brief inscription ("To Xxxx Xxxxxx, July '84, Evan Jones") on ffep., else textblock unmarked. Illustrated (design: Leonard French) dustjacket mildly edge, and shelf-worn, with a minor (in-production) fault and chip. Evan Lloyd Jones (b. 1931) is/was an English teacher, poet and literary critic. This book, 'Recognitions', is his third book of poetry, the prevailing mood of which is wry, ruminative, and low key . . . Contents include: Prelims., Part 1/ Beginning with: 'To Margot', and ending with: 'In Memory of Yvor Winters'. Part 2/ Beginning with: 'Night Pieces', and ending with: 'Gnomic Reflections'. Part 3/ Beginning with: 'Separation', and ending with: 'An End To Running (After Dylan Thomas)'. Coda. Book weight approx. 252g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . Inscribed and Signed by Author/Poet. First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Good+. 8vo - (approx. 22cm x 14.25cm).

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Bookseller: Diversity Books, IOBA (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 014511
Title: RECOGNITIONS (Inscribed Copy)
Author: Jones, Evan
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good+
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0708103383
ISBN 13: 9780708103388
Publisher: Australian National University Press
Place of Publication: Canberra, A.C.T., Australia
Date Published: 1978
Size: 8vo - (approx. 22cm x 14.25cm)
Keywords: Poetry, Poets, Australia, Evan Lloyd Jones (1931-), Signed Copy
Bookseller catalogs: Poetry; Signed Books;

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