presentation copy

First edition of the author's first regularly published book, preceded only by the pamphlets 'Earthworks' and 'Newcastle is Peru', the latter reproduced here. With the author's signed presentation inscription on the front free endpaper, 'For Ann Corlett with thanks & best wishes & luv Faber & Faber 11 April 1972'.

First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author; 8vo; unmarked internally; publisher's black cloth, gilt lettering to spine, with the price-clipped dust-jacket, slightly creased and rubbed at extremities, else near-fine.