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1949 Robert Garioch : Chuckies on the Cairn : Poems in Scots & English : 1st Ed

1949 Robert Garioch : Chuckies on the Cairn : Poems in Scots & English : 1st Ed

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Chuckies on the Cairn

By Robert Garioch

Published by The Chalmers Press, 1949. First Edition. Yellow wraps, pp.[3],16. Printed by Garioch on his own printing press in Miller & Richard'sTrajan Bold.

This is Garioch's second publication and the first to be solely by him. His first book, '17 Poems for 6d' was in collaboration with Sorely MacLean. Garioch was a major figure in the Scottish 20th century literary renaissance and was the supreme poet of the Edinburgh scene in the second half of the 20th century.

CONDITION

A good copy of this scarce publication. The paper wraps are good with a light crease to the top edge and a small ink mark to the front as can be seen in the images provided. Pages very clean throughout. No names or writing. A good copy.

(Platform; Scottish Poetry)
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