The first edition, first issue of this rare Heaney pamphlet, with the correct date ‘Summer 1968’ to the front cover.
‘The programmes were first broadcast on the BBC Home Service, Radio 4, 1 May - 27 June 1968. They were rebroadcast 30 April - 26 June, 1969 and the pamphlet was reissued at that time’ (Brandes & Durkan). Examples of the second issue are identifiable by the date ‘Summer 1969’ to the front covers.
Staples minimally rusting as usual, cross in biro to front wrapper, small area of spotting to the lower right corner of the front wrapper, not effecting the rest of the book, single manuscript correction in blue ink to p. 7. Otherwise an excellent copy of a delicate and elusive title.
First edition, first issue, correctly dated 1968. Brandes & Durkan A3.