Gaudete

Hughes (Ted).    Faber and Faber Limited,  1977 First Edition     Fine copy in dust-wrapper. Presentation Copy, inscribed by the author on the front free end-paper in the year of publication: “For Dodo and Eric with much love from Ted 1st May 1977 and with thanks to Eric for the suggestive criticism which enabled me to lift this fable from foetus to bawling infant. Infant, but bawling”  The inscription is to the author’s close friend Eric Walter White, the poet, editor, translator and composer. 

Price: £400