Philip Larkin: A Bibliography 1933-1976, B. C. Bloomfield — 1st Edition

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Philip Larkin: A Bibliography 1933-1976, B. C. Bloomfield — 1st Edition

Name: Philip Larkin: A Bibliography 1933-1976, B. C. Bloomfield — 1st Edition
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Publication: London & Boston, Faber and Faber, 1979.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 187.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The blue publisher’s cloth boards are remarkably sharp and well-preserved, featuring unbumped corners and a secure, tight binding that exhibits no discernible shelf-wear. The text block edges are clean, with only a hint of the lightest dust-toning to the top edge, while the interior pages remain exceptionally crisp, bright, and completely free of foxing or blemishes. The original blue dust jacket retains its vibrant colour across the panels and spine without the notorious fading typical of this era, displaying only the most trivial touches of edge-rubbing at the extreme extremities.

Catalogue Note: This is the first edition of Barry Cambray Bloomfield’s authoritative and meticulous bibliography of Philip Larkin’s works from 1933 up to 1976. Featuring a striking frontispiece portrait of the poet, this volume remains an essential reference for Larkin scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts alike.

Though superseded in 2001 by an expanded edition covering up to 1994, this original 1979 printing retains its appeal as a foundational text in twentieth-century bibliographical studies. The book is currently well-represented on the open market, making it an accessible acquisition for collectors of literary reference materials.

An indispensable resource for any serious student of twentieth-century British poetry, B. C. Bloomfield's meticulously researched bibliography chronicles the literary output of Philip Larkin from his early writings in 1933 through to 1976. Detailing everything from primary works and contributions to periodicals to translated editions and critical studies, this volume offers a comprehensive look at the publication history of one of England's most celebrated and enigmatic literary figures.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: B. C. Bloomfield

Book Publisher: Faber and Faber

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 187

Book Publication Year: 1979

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Book Binding: Hardcover

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Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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