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DAY-LEWIS CECIL: (1904-1972) Anglo-Irish poet who was Poet Laureate 1968-72. D.S., with his initials C.D.L., one page, folio, n.p., n.d. (1965), being a galley proof (stamped Uncorrected Author´s Proof) for his poem Stephanotis, prepared ahead of publication in The Atlantic Monthly issue for June 1965. Signed by Day-Lewis at the foot of the page alongside a tick, indicating his approval. Some very light, minimal age wear, VG

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DAY-LEWIS CECIL: (1904-1972) Anglo-Irish poet who was Poet Laureate 1968-72. D.S., with his initials C.D.L., one page, folio, n.p., n.d. (1965), being a galley proof (stamped Uncorrected Author´s Proof) for his poem Stephanotis, prepared ahead of publication in The Atlantic Monthly issue for June 1965. Signed by Day-Lewis at the foot of the page alongside a tick, indicating his approval. Some very light, minimal age wear, VG

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