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Betjeman, John
One of Britain's most cherished poets, and a passionate defender of all things unfashionably Victorian. Erstwhile saviour of St. Pancras Station where there is a statue to him. Yes, they really were going to demolish it. Poet laureate from 1972-1984. Known for his gently humorous verse lovingly grounded in the everyday.
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1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952A charming first edition of this collection of essays on the architecture of English towns from writer, Poet Laureate, and broadcaster, Sir John Betjeman, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1948-1949 2vol Murray's Buckinghamshire Architectural Guide & Murray's Berkshire Architectural GuideLondon: 1948-1949Two first edition architectural guides from the Murray's Guide series edited by Betjeman and Piper, with illustrations throughout. -
1939 Antiquarian PrejudiceLondon: 1939A pleasing first edition of this architectural lecture from John Betjeman, originally delivered to the Group Theatre. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of Poet Laureate John Betjeman's autobiographical poetry collection. -
1937 Continual DewLondon: 1937The first edition of this anthology of early and nostalgic poetry by John Betjeman. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A very smart first edition of this collection of personal and intimate poetry from Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of essays on architecture, from English writer John Betjeman. -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952A wonderful collection of John Betjeman's essays on architecture, with -
1954 A Few Late ChrysanthemumsLondon: 1954A first edition copy of this poetical work from Poet Laureate John Betjeman. -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952The first edition of John Betjeman's collection of essays surrounding English architecture, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A first edition copy of John Betjeman's autobiography in blank verse, with the original dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A first edition copy of John Betjeman's autobiography in blank verse, with the original dust wrapper. -
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1977 Continual Dew: A Little Book of Bourgeois Verse.London: 1977A signed facsimile edition of an early collection by Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1966-1982 3vol High and Low, A Nip in the Air, & Uncollected PoemsLondon: 1966-1982A very smart collection of first edition copies of John Betjeman's poetry, with original dust wrappers. -
1974 A Nip in the AirLondon: 1974A smart first edition of this collection of this captivating collection of poetry from John Betjeman. -
1958 John Betjeman's Collected PoemsLondon: 1958A very smart first edition of this collection of poetry from John Betjeman, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1954 Poems in the PorchLondon: 1954The first edition of this collection of poetry by John Betjeman with illustrations by John Piper. -
1981 Church PoemsLondon : 1981The first edition of this collection of poetry by John Betjeman in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of Poet Laureate John Betjeman's autobiographical poetry collection. -
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1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960A very smart first edition of this collection of personal and intimate poetry from Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1966 High and LowLondon: 1966A first edition copy of this collection of poetry from the beloved Poet Laureate John Betjeman, in the original dust wrapper. -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952A first edition copy of this collection of Betjeman's essays on architecture, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned By BellsLondon: 1960The uncorrected proof copy of John Betjeman's touching series of personal autobiographical poems. -
1977 Archie & The Strict BaptistsLondon: 1977A delightfully presented book following the youthful adventures of Archibald Ormsby Gore, the bear. -
1977 Continual Dew: A Little Book of Bourgeois Verse.London: 1977A wonderful facsimile edition of an early collection by Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, illustrated throughout. -
1960 Summoned By BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of John Betjeman's blank verse autobiography in the original dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by the BellsLondon : 1960A first edition copy of this intimate poetry collection by John Betjeman. -
1939 Antiquarian PrejudiceLondon: 1939The first edition of this architectural lecture from John Betjeman. -
1925 Public School Verse: An Anthology Volume VLondon: 1925Lovely first edition of this public school anthology of verses containing John Betjeman's first published poem. -
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1977 Continual Dew a Little Book of Bourgeois VerseLondon: 1977A superb facsimile of an early poetry collection by John Betjeman, signed by the author. -
1977 Continual DewLondon: 1977A flawless copy of the facsimile edition of John Betjeman's illustrated poetical works, held in the original smart dust wrapper. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960First trade edition of John Betjeman's celebrated autobiographical poetry collection, adorned with drawings by Michael Tree. -
1995 John Betjeman LettersLondon: 1995A lovely first edition of this second part autobiographical work of Poet Laureate John Betjeman. -
1960 Summoned by BellsLondon: 1960The first edition of John Betjeman's autobiographical poetry collection, illustrated with engravings by Michael Tree. -
1960 Summoned by BellsBoston; Cambridge: 1960A first American edition of John Betjeman's autobiography, naturally written in verse. Complete with an unclipped pictorial dust wrapper.