Havard: Seven Choruses, George Mackay Brown — 1st Edition, Limited

£75.00

Havard: Seven Choruses, George Mackay Brown — 1st Edition, Limited

Name: Havard: Seven Choruses, George Mackay Brown — 1st Edition, Limited
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: Wass, The Celtic Cross Press, 2013

Formatting: Large 8vo, unpaginated.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The original grey card wrappers remain remarkably crisp and well-preserved, showing only the faintest hint of marginal rubbing to the extreme corners and spine ends. The sewn binding is exceptionally tight and secure, with the text block sitting squarely within the covers. Internally, the pages are wonderfully bright, clean, and entirely free from foxing, toning, or previous ownership signatures, presenting a highly attractive and sharp copy of this delicate limitation.

Catalogue Note: This is a strictly limited first edition, being one of only 125 copies produced by The Celtic Cross Press, issued as a signed and numbered limitation. The poem is beautifully complemented by the distinctive line drawings of Rosemary Roberts, which perfectly capture the Orcadian spirit of the verse.

As a posthumous publication from a highly regarded private press, this volume is scarce on the open market. The Celtic Cross Press held a long-standing relationship with George Mackay Brown's work, evidenced by the extensive list of his previously published titles listed within the book. Their fine press editions are tightly held by collectors of twentieth-century Scottish literature and private press printing.

Havard: Seven Choruses presents a lyrical and evocative late poem by the celebrated Orcadian writer George Mackay Brown. Through his distinctive, mythic voice, Brown weaves a tapestry of island history, faith, and the enduring rhythms of the northern seas. Paired with delicate illustrations, this brief but powerful work stands as a testament to Brown's lifelong devotion to the landscapes and legends of Orkney.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: George Mackay Brown

Book Publisher: The Celtic Cross Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

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Book Publication Year: 2013

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Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: Rosemary Roberts

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Wass, United Kingdom

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