Oil Paintings, Watercolours, Prints and Books - 4th April 2007
Lot 85
Betjeman (John). Poems in the Porch
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £450
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Description
Betjeman (John). Poems in the Porch, inscribed on the half-title "Most willingly subscribed for Colin Taylor by John Betjeman, parish of Ch:Ch: (sic) Chelsea London MCMLXXVI", illustrated by John Piper, original wrappers, 1956; an autograph letter signed by Betjeman describing the genesis of his poem about Dilton Marsh Halt, dated 1/3/75; and 3 other Betjeman items, one signed, and another with pasted-in signature (5)
