Animal Poems. Published by Richard Gilbertson, 1967. Publisher’s salmon fur-grained covers with lettering to the upper cover in black. A fine bright copy.

Limited Signed Edition of 36 Copies, Containing One Poem in Manuscript. This copy with the poem ‘Skylark.’

In this poem, Hughes describes the skylark as it ascends into the sky. The poem is characterized by its rhythmic and percussive language, which creates a vivid image of the bird’s ascent.

Hughes’ collection of animal poems is a testament to his love for nature and his ability to capture the essence of different creatures in his writing.