1974 A Nip in the Air

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First Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

First edition. A collection of poetry exploring human encounters, meditations, threnodies on lost friends, and the pensive regard of familiar vistas. Betjeman's writing focuses on the beauty of Britain's landscapes and architecture as well as giving a commentary on the contemporary society and its superficiality through the use of satire. Written by Sir John Betjeman, an English poet, writer, and broadcaster who was poet laureate from 172 until his death.