Lot 85
Brown, George Mackay - Scottish literature, a selection of pamphlets by George Mackay Brown and Seamus Heaney, signed
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 14 February 2018 at 10:00 GMT
Description
Mackay Brown, George Christmas Stories. Oxford: The Perpetua Press, 1985. 8vo, signed by the author, original wrappers; [Idem] Songs for St Magnus Day. Oxford: The Perpetua Press, 1988. 8vo, signed by Mackay Brown and John Lawrence, original wrappers, small tear to upper wrapper; Heaney, Seamus Night Drive. [N.p., n.d.] 8vo, numbered 72 and signed by the author dated 10th July 1970; [Idem] Sweeney and the Saint. [N.p.], 1982. 8vo, inscribed to title (presumably to Mackay Brown) 'With every good wish at Christmas, for 1983, Seamus' and signed, original paper wrappers; [Idem] Crediting Poetry. London: Faber and Faber, 1995. 8vo, signed to half-title, original paper wrappers (5)
Footnote
Provenance: From the family of Brian Murray, Literary Executor to George Mackay Brown