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Scovell, E.J.. The River Steamer and Other Poems. London: The Cresset Press, 1956. First Edition. Cream Paper Covered Boards. Very Good. 52pp. Interesting association copy from the library of Anthony Thwaite with his penciled name at head of ffep as well as the signatures of both Scovell & Peggy Ashcroft. Most likely signed at a reading or possibly a BBC broadcast as Thwaite was working for them by 1957. End papers & fore edge foxed & toning at head of spine where a small piece is missing from the dust jacket. The latter has 3 short closed tears & foxing also on the inside as well as the white rear panel of dust jacket which has some penciled notes of Thwaite’s regarding arrangements for Ashcroft & the South African actress, Olive Gregg (who has not signed the book & may not have come).
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