THE LANGUAGE OF YES

First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Original beige cloth with titles in black to the spine and a decorative plate inlay on the upper board. A fine copy, the binding square and tight, the cloth fresh, the contents clean throughout and without previous owners' stamps or inscriptions.

Hardback edition bound by the The Fine Bindery and limited to 30 numbered copies, issued simultaneously with the trade paperback edition. This example is numbered 12/30 and signed by Kevin Crossley-Holland in black ink on the copyright page. Each of the limited copies were additionally inscribed by the author with a poem from the collection - this copy is inscribed with 'In Old Age' on the dedication page. As well as poetry, Kevin Crossley-Holland is known for his translations of Anglo-Saxon literature and his books for children.