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FRIED, Michael, 1939- : OTHER HANDS.

FRIED, Michael, 1939- : OTHER HANDS.

Oxford : Oscar Mellor at the Fantasy Press, (1962). First edition. Eight poems from the New York poet and art historian.
Demy 8vo (22cm). [12]pp. Original stapled pink wrappers, lettered in black and decorated in red; some rusting to staples, but otherwise very good.

£20

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HOLLOWAY, Mark (Mark Graham), 1917-2004 : [COVER TITLE] MARK HOLLOWAY : THE FANTASY POETS : NO. 31.

HOLLOWAY, Mark (Mark Graham), 1917-2004 : [COVER TITLE] MARK HOLLOWAY : THE FANTASY POETS : NO. 31.

Eynsham : Fantasy Press, (1956). First edition. A collection of six poems, designed and printed by Oscar Mellor.
Demy 8vo (21cm). [8]pp. Original stapled self-wrappers; staples rusted, a touch tanned, but a good copy of a fragile production.

£15

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LUCIE-SMITH, Edward (John Edward McKenzie), 1933- : [COVER TITLE] J. E. M. LUCIE-SMITH : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER TWENTY FIVE.

LUCIE-SMITH, Edward (John Edward McKenzie), 1933- : [COVER TITLE] J. E. M. LUCIE-SMITH : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER TWENTY FIVE.

Eynsham : Fantasy Press, (1954). First edition. His first collection – six poems, apparently published in an edition of just 300 copies. Designed and printed by Oscar Mellor.
Demy 8vo (21cm). [8]pp. Original stapled self-wrappers, printed in red and black; staples rusted, but otherwise a very good copy.

£25

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MITCHELL, Adrian, 1932-2008 : [COVER TITLE] ADRIAN MITCHELL : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER TWENTY FOUR.

MITCHELL, Adrian, 1932-2008 : [COVER TITLE] ADRIAN MITCHELL : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER TWENTY FOUR.

Eynsham : Fantasy Press, (1954). First edition. His scarce first collection – five poems, including “The Institution” and “One Death” – apparently published in an edition of just 300 copies. Designed and printed by Oscar Mellor.
Demy 8vo (21cm). [8]pp. Original stapled self-wrappers, printed in red and black; a little tanned; staples slightly rusted, but a good copy.

£15

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RAPER, Michell (Godfrey Michell Hamilton), 1926-1995 : [COVER TITLE] MICHELL RAPER : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER FOURTEEN.

RAPER, Michell (Godfrey Michell Hamilton), 1926-1995 : [COVER TITLE] MICHELL RAPER : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER FOURTEEN.

Eynsham : Fantasy Press, (1952). First edition. A collection of six poems from the distinguished broadcaster, including “If We Were Neighbours in a Foreign Street”, designed and printed by Oscar Mellor.
Post 8vo (21cm). [8]pp. Original stapled self-wrappers, lettered in brown and ruled in black; staples rusting; a hint of tanning, but a good copy.

£15

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SELIG, Richard, 1929-1957 : [COVER TITLE] RICHARD SELIG : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER TWENTY THREE.

SELIG, Richard, 1929-1957 : [COVER TITLE] RICHARD SELIG : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER TWENTY THREE.

Eynsham : Fantasy Press, (1954). First edition. A collection of four poems, designed and printed by Oscar Mellor.
Demy 8vo (21cm). [8]pp. Original stapled self-wrappers, printed in purple and black; staples slightly rusted, but otherwise a very good copy.

£15

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SEYMOUR-SMITH, Martin, 1928-1998 : [COVER TITLE] MARTIN SEYMOUR-SMITH : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER TEN.

SEYMOUR-SMITH, Martin, 1928-1998 : [COVER TITLE] MARTIN SEYMOUR-SMITH : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER TEN.

Eynsham : Fantasy Press, (1952). First edition. A collection of five poems, designed and printed by Oscar Mellor.
Post 8vo (21cm). [8]pp. Original stapled self-wrappers, printed in red and black; staples rusted, but otherwise a very good copy.

£15

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THWAITE, Anthony (Anthony Simon), 1930-2021 : [COVER TITLE] ANTHONY THWAITE : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER SEVENTEEN.

THWAITE, Anthony (Anthony Simon), 1930-2021 : [COVER TITLE] ANTHONY THWAITE : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER SEVENTEEN.

Eynsham : Fantasy Press, (1953). First edition. Signed by Anthony Thwaite on the upper wrapper. His first collection – six poems – apparently published in an edition of just 300 copies. Includes “Music by Water”, “Bodies and Music”, “Subjunctive Mood”, etc. Designed and printed by Oscar Mellor.
Post 8vo (21cm). [8]pp. Original ivory stapled self-wrappers, printed in dark red and black; staples a little rusted; a few faint marks, but a very good copy of a fragile item.

£25

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THWAITE, Anthony (Anthony Simon), 1930- : [COVER TITLE] ANTHONY THWAITE : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER SEVENTEEN.

THWAITE, Anthony (Anthony Simon), 1930-2021 : [COVER TITLE] ANTHONY THWAITE : THE FANTASY POETS : NUMBER SEVENTEEN.

Eynsham : Fantasy Press, (1953). First edition. His first collection – six poems – apparently published in an edition of just 300 copies. Includes “Music by Water”, “Bodies and Music”, “Subjunctive Mood”, etc. Designed and printed by Oscar Mellor.
Post 8vo (21cm). [8]pp. Original ivory stapled self-wrappers, printed in dark red and black; staples a little rusted, a few spots, but otherwise a very good copy of a fragile item.

£15

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