David Rowbotham was born in Toowoomba, Queensland in 1924 and educated at the Toowoomba Grammar School and the universities of Queensland and Sydney. During WWII he served as a wireless operator with the RAAF, after which he worked as a teacher and journalist. He taught at the university of Queensland from 1965 to 1969. His poems have won three major national awards and are represented in more than a hundred anthologies in Australia and abroad. From the 1000+ volume private collection of well-known Australian poet and author Guy Weller all of which are listed or will soon be listed on this site. Includes many hardcover Collected Poems from sought-after 20th century poets from all countries. Search Mr Pickwick's store on this site under category Poetry, or else do a Keyword search for the special keyword '"pickwickpoems" to display these as an isolated group. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is fully intact, no tears or chips, but carries signs of wear to top and bottom edges, corners etc. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Poetry; Australia; Australian Poetry; ISBN: 0207122725. ISBN/EAN: 9780207122729. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 14802. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right. Seller Inventory # 14802

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Pen of Feathers

Publisher: Angus & Robertson

Publication Date: 1971

Binding: Hardcover (Original Cloth)

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

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