Collected Poems, Carol Ann Duffy — 1st Edition

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Collected Poems, Carol Ann Duffy — 1st Edition

Name: Collected Poems, Carol Ann Duffy — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4658
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Publication: London, Picador (an imprint of Pan Macmillan), 2015

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xii], 580.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book itself remains square, tight, and seemingly unread in appearance, with the vibrant orange boards completely free of fading or shelf-wear and the corners sharply pointed. The text block is crisp and the pages are remarkably bright, suffering no foxing or internal marking. The binding is fully secure without any rolling or hinge weakness, and the integrated navy-blue ribbon marker remains pristine. The accompanying unclipped dust jacket exhibits a few faint, localised smudges to the upper edge of the white front panel and some extremely minor bumping along the top extremities, but otherwise presents beautifully without any tears, chips, or notable creases.

Catalogue Note: This is a true First Edition, First Printing.

The volume features the original vibrant orange boards with striking gilt and white spine titling. While Duffy's Collected Poems is widely available in later paperback iterations, securing a true first-printing hardcover in such clean, collectible condition has become increasingly uncommon on the open market.

Carol Ann Duffy’s Collected Poems brings together an unparalleled body of work from one of Britain's most celebrated and beloved literary voices. Spanning three decades of her illustrious career, from Standing Female Nude to Ritual Lighting, this single-volume compendium also includes her treasured Christmas poems. The collection highlights Duffy's extraordinary range, effortlessly shifting between the deeply personal and the fiercely political, the heartbroken and the warmly humorous. It serves as both the definitive volume for longtime admirers and a perfect introduction for those newly discovering her profound belief that "poetry is the music of being human."

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Carol Ann Duffy

Book Publisher: Picador

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 592

Book Publication Year: 2015

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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