Mead Matthew Ruth Bobrowski Johannes (14 results)

Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Card Wrappers. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 206pp. Tiny name at head of first page. Book.

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued. First Edition in English. Penguin Modern European Poets series - Penguin Catalogue No. D133. ***First printing of the first edition in English, published as a paperback original (PBO) on 30th Sep 1971. Translated by Ruth and Matthew Mead with an introduction by Matthew Mead. ***Very good in colour illustrated thin card covers, with the printed price of 30p on the back cover. The covers have some light edge wear and rubbing commensurate with age and handling, but no significant creases or tears. Fore-edge of page block slightly marked, with a small mark to the fore-edge margin of pp.78-82. Spine clean and not browned, and with no reading creases. Internally also very good with no inscriptions or annotations. Paper stock lightly tanned but pages clean. Spine tight. Covers bright. ***180mm x 108mm. 128 pages including a detailed introduction by Matthew Mead to the fore. ***'Both the poets included in this volume were born in East Germany and have experienced the desolation of exile. Bobrowski, whose international reputation was established by 1965 when he died, describes the essence of his homeland in language that is controlled, precise and stark. Bienek, the younger poet, is at present living in West Germany. His poetry, not previously published in England, probes the wounds inflicted by four years in a Russian prison camp.' (Quote taken from the back cover) ***A first printing of the true first edition, published as a paperback original, in its original card covers, in nice condition. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

Original Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued. First Edition in English. Penguin Modern European Poets series - Penguin Catalogue No. D133. ***First printing of the first edition in English, published as a paperback original (PBO) on 30th Sep 1971. Translated by Ruth and Matthew Mead with an introduction by Matthew Mead. ***Near fine in colour illustrated thin card covers, but with the printed price of 30p scratched out on the back cover. The covers have some light edge wear and rubbing commensurate with age and handling, but no significant creases or tears. Edges of page block are clean. Spine clean and not browned, and with no reading creases. Internally also near fine with no inscriptions or annotations. Paper stock lightly tanned but pages clean. Spine tight. Covers bright. ***180mm x 108mm. 128 pages including a detailed introduction by Matthew Mead to the fore. ***'Both the poets included in this volume were born in East Germany and have experienced the desolation of exile. Bobrowski, whose international reputation was established by 1965 when he died, describes the essence of his homeland in language that is controlled, precise and stark. Bienek, the younger poet, is at present living in West Germany. His poetry, not previously published in England, probes the wounds inflicted by four years in a Russian prison camp.' (Quote taken from the back cover) ***A first printing of the true first edition, published as a paperback original, in its original card covers, in near fine condition. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

paperback. No Jacket. 19 cm. Penguin modern European poets. Translated by Ruth and Matthew Mead. 127 pages VG. Light soiling and edge chipping to covers, page edges browned, overall very good condition.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. softcover book in very good shape, very light wear to cover and book edges.

hardcover with dust jacket. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd. Good condition. Minor to Moderate wear. Binding fairly tight, pages age toned. Previous owner's name marked inside front cover. Dustjacket is in good condition with minor to moderate wear, previous seller sticker on front.Pictures available upon request. dw.

8vo. pp 59. Original publisher's blue cloth, lettered gilt on spine. Including publishers printed slip loosely inserted. Very good in very good dust jacket. Decent copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. No Jacket. 1st Edition. VG+. Not specifically indicated, but this is the 1s Printing of the 1994 New Directions 1st soft cover edition reprinting of the 1984 Anvil Press UK hard cover original, translated by Ruth Mead and Matthew Mead, poem written in memoriam to Poet by Matthew Mead, and introduction by Michael Hamburger. Book is straight square, tightly and evenly bound (appearing never read), faintly and uniformly age toned and free of markings and blemishes. Cover is clean, bright and faintly age toned, with sharp, gently rubbed corners and tail, sharp joints, straight head, spine, hinges and edges, boldly legible lettering and crisply distinct design and artwork. (Please see Seller images). ISBN 0811212769. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING if any questions or for more information, details or photos.

Condition: VeryGood. Well kept copy, solid and unmarked, little wear. Fast Shipping - Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer!

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. DJ has a small amount of edge creasing. ; Approx. 5 1/2" wide by 8 3/4". Second printing of the second edition. ; 63 pages.

First edition, first printing From another poet's library with his signature to the opening flyleaf. Very good glossy stiff wraps with strong spine and clean text.

Second Edition. Second Printing. Slim octavo (22.25cm.); publisher's cloth in grey dust jacket; 63pp. Near Fine. Forms part of the Poetry Europe series.