The Collected Poems of George Bruce, 1971, Signed Presentation copy from the poet to sculptor, Pilkington Jackson

A nice copy of this book of the poetry of George Bruce (1909-2002), Scottish poet and radio journalist. The first free endpaper is warmly inscribed to P.J. - Pilkington Jackson (1887-1973), British sculptor, best known for his iconic statue of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn. Also with the book is a facsimile letter from George Bruce to Pilkington Jackson from 1971, in appreciation for his congratulations for Bruce's Fellowship appointment at the University of Glasgow.

The Collected Poems of George Bruce.

Published by The University Press, Edinburgh, 1971 first edition.

A very good hardback with grey paper over boards, with gilt motif to front and gilt titles to spine. 

Text is actually bright and clean throughout with only a very occasional spot or mark. A few marks to edge of text block. Slight indent to top edge. In very good dustjacket, with a few age spots and wear to top edge. In removable protective clear plastic cover. Soundly bound.

Text is near fine - bright and clean throughout, with some speckled age spotting to text block edge.

Text in English.

Prelims + 121pp (including bibliography).

Weight: approximately 296g (unpacked). 

Dimensions:

Approximately 221mm tall x 131mm wide x 11mm deep.