The less deceived: poems.

Larkin, Philip, 1922-1985

Published by Hessle, East Yorkshire: Marvell Press, 1955

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sewn PAPERBACK with separate pink dust-jacket, chipped around edges, book block is DETACHED from off-white covers but sections hold together well, priced corner of front flap is cut away in a rectangle. LARKIN, PHILIP. The less deceived: poems. Hessle, East Yorkshire: Marvell Press, 1955, probably the second edition reset, "First published in October 1955", 43pp., . The different printings and variations of the first edition are apparently well-known. This copy has a squared spine, the word "sea" on page 38, and reveiewer comments on the rear flap. - CONTENTS: Lines on a young lady's photograph album -- Wedding-wind -- Places, loved ones -- Coming -- Reasons for attendance -- Dry-point -- Next, please -- Going -- Wants -- Maiden name -- Born yesterday -- Whatever happened? -- No road -- Wires -- Church going -- Age -- Myxomatosis -- Toads -- Poetry of departures -- Triple time -- Spring -- Deceptions -- I remember, I remember -- Absences -- Latest face -- If, my darling -- Skin -- Arrivals, departures -- At grass. Seller Inventory # 97702

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Title: The less deceived: poems.

Publisher: Hessle, East Yorkshire: Marvell Press, 1955

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition