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First edition, sole impression, number 9 of 200 copies printed each signed by the author, inscribed by the poet; 8vo; publisher's japon backed patterned red boards, titles to upper board and spine in black; a fine copy. A beautiful production and one of Hughes nicest collections. The title poems being a masterpiece. With the author's signed presentation inscription to the front free endpaper, 'To Christine and George love from Carol & Ted The harvest of dregs is very great.' The recipients were the poet George Tardios and his wife.

A significant and ambitious work of poetry that combines a mythological character with raw, visceral imagery and themes.