{"product_id":"the-fairground-poet-george-mackay-brown-1st-edition-limited","title":"The Fairground Poet, George Mackay Brown — 1st Edition, Limited","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Lastingham, North Yorkshire, The Celtic Cross Press, 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [ca. 16]. Original printed card wrappers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The original sand-colored card wrappers remain exceptionally clean and bright, exhibiting sharp, uncreased yapp edges and no discernible fading, soiling, or shelf-wear. The sewn binding is securely tight, maintaining the structural integrity of the pamphlet perfectly. Internally, the heavy-stock pages are pristine, devoid of any foxing, thumbing, or toning. The striking multi-colored linocut frontispiece retains deep, vibrant pigmentation. An outstanding, fresh copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e A beautiful limited edition of George Mackay Brown's \u003ci\u003eThe Fairground Poet\u003c\/i\u003e, published by the acclaimed Celtic Cross Press in 2007. Operating out of Lastingham, North Yorkshire, the press was renowned for its exquisite letterpress productions, frequently championing the works of the esteemed Orcadian poet. This edition, strictly limited to 145 copies, is enriched by the striking linocut artwork of the press's proprietor, Rosemary Roberts, who signed this limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the text bears a copyright date of 1977 from the George Mackay Brown Estate, this 2007 publication stands as a First Edition Thus, representing the poem's debut in this elevated private press format. Included loosely within the volume are two small printed greeting cards from the publisher, offering the message \"MAY CHRIST'S LOVE BRING YOU PEACE.\" Furthermore, an erratum slip correcting the printed ISBN is tipped in on the copyright page. Celtic Cross Press titles are celebrated for their meticulous craftsmanship and remain highly sought-after on the open market, particularly in such unimpeachable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally penned in the late 1970s, \u003ci\u003eThe Fairground Poet\u003c\/i\u003e reflects George Mackay Brown’s enduring fascination with the spiritual and the communal, capturing the rugged, mythic essence of island life. Brought to vivid life through Rosemary Roberts’s masterfully crafted linocut illustrations, this slim, finely printed volume marries the poetic resonance of a Scottish literary giant with the artisanal elegance of the Celtic Cross Press. It is a vital and aesthetically stunning addition to any collection of modern poetry or fine press books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54074979058003,"sku":"4248","price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_125344_615895c8-b807-4fb5-b424-304ff8dc0c05.jpg?v=1782239539","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-fairground-poet-george-mackay-brown-1st-edition-limited","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}