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The other inscribed titles are High and Low (London, 1966) and Summoned by Bells (London, 1960).
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Modern First Editions
BETJEMAN, John. Collected Poems, London: John Murray, 1958, 8°, FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED COPY, the front free endpaper with ownership signature of "Frederic Hood, December 12. 1958," with further inscription by the author: "Inscribed by John Betjeman on the occasion of Frederick Hood's fifth year in the incumbencies of St. Mary Aldernay ..." original cream boards; Vintage London, London: William Collins, 1942, 4°, FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED COPY, the front free endpaper with presentation inscription: "Frederic Hood with love from C, Christmas 1942," followed by an inscription from the author reading: "& inscribed for him by John Betjeman who hasn't seen the book with its very poor colour reproductions, for years. I was paid /P12 for writing it. 1959," coloured mounted plates, illustrations, original cloth (lightly soiled). With 3 other books by Betjeman, 2 inscribed by the author to Frederic Hood. (5)
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BETJEMAN, John. Collected Poems, London: John Murray, 1958, 8°, FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED COPY, the front free endpaper with ownership signature of "Frederic Hood, December 12. 1958," with further inscription by the author: "Inscribed by John Betjeman on the occasion of Frederick Hood's fifth year in the incumbencies of St. Mary Aldernay ..." original cream boards; Vintage London, London: William Collins, 1942, 4°, FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED COPY, the front free endpaper with presentation inscription: "Frederic Hood with love from C, Christmas 1942," followed by an inscription from the author reading: "& inscribed for him by John Betjeman who hasn't seen the book with its very poor colour reproductions, for years. I was paid /P12 for writing it. 1959," coloured mounted plates, illustrations, original cloth (lightly soiled). With 3 other books by Betjeman, 2 inscribed by the author to Frederic Hood. (5)