William Scammell — Yes and No

Cornwall, Harry Chambers/Peterloo Poets, 1979. First edition. Paperback. A first edition copy containing the poetry of William Scammell, with an ink inscription from the author to the half-title page. First edition, scarce. With an ink inscription from the author to the half-title page, which reads, 'To Mrs. Keunett with best wishes William Scammell 25:x:79&apos. This is a lovely work of poetry by William Scammell, containing previously unpublished work as well as literary contributions from 'Bananas', 'Critical Quarterly', 'London Magazine', and other magazines. Contents include 'Somewhere to Live', 'Except the Dying', 'Death of Auden', 'Sons and Lovers', 'Robert Lowell', and 'Above Thirlmere&apos. William Scammell (1939-2000) was a British poet, who spent the early part of his life in Southampton and Bristol. He later moved to the Lake District and taught at various different universities. His work appeared in 'Granta' as well as 'Lives of the Poets&apos. This work was published by Peterloo Poets, a small publishing house for works of poetry, founded by Harry Chambers. The publishing house ran from 1972 to 2009. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, very smart, with minimal bumping to extremities and spine. Very light age-toning to wraps. Author's ink inscription to half-title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean, with light age-toning to pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .