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- [1950x2010] (Creation)
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1 large box (0.029 m³)
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Loose individual poems by Dannie Abse, the majority of which appear to be galley proofs, some signed. Typescript, manuscript and printed (press cutting). Include corrections in Abse's hand. Occasional draft Contents pages of poetry anthologies. One poem inscribed 'Dear Joan' in Abse's hand.
For galley proofs which can be identified as destined for particular anthologies, see relevant headings under Poetry anthologies: Poetry anthologies by/co-authored by Dannie Abse.
Together with poems titled 'Birthday Poem for Dannie at Ninety', 'Coram's Cloths' and 'Seeking Gwen John', all inscribed and signed by poet, writer and academic Professor Tony Curtis.
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- English
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Poem titled 'Boxing Day': Small tear at right-hand edge of folio.
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For Professor Tony Curtis see, for example: https://tonycurtispoet.com/ and Tony Curtis Papers at the National Library of Wales.
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Joan Abse, author and art historian, was the wife of Dannie Abse. She was killed in a car accident in Bridgend in June 2005. See under heading The Presence (Hutchinson, 2007), also, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Abse.
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- Curtis, Tony, 1946- (Subject)
- Abse, Joan, 1926-2005 (Subject)