Rare uncorrected proof copy. Octavo. Original publisher’s blue paper wrappers, titled in black.
 
A near fine copy.
 
A rare uncorrected proof copy of Philip Larkin’s final collection of poems, not noted by Larkin’s bibliographer, and bearing significant changes from the first edition. Most significantly, in this proof copy, Larkin’s poem Show Saturday is omitted, and the proof runs to just 39 numbered pages, rather than 42 in the first edition. High Windows contains both some of Larkin’s best, and some of his most popular poems, including The Trees, High Windows, Going, Going, This Be The Verse, and Annus Mirabilis. Proof copies of Larkin’s major collections are uncommon.