in the original dust jacket. Blue binding with gilt title on the spine.

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Please see our photographs: Vintage 1987 Edition of The Poetical Works of John Keats.  A beautiful pocket-sized edition of The Poetical Works of John Keats, printed in 1987 by the renowned Hamlyn Publishing Group (London).This collectible volume brings together the timeless Romantic poetry of John Keats in a compact, portable format. Measuring just 4″ x 6.4″ x 0.8″, it is perfect for display on a cozy bookshelf, adding to a vintage book collection, or gifting to any lover of classic English literature.

Condition Details:

• Overall Condition: Good used vintage condition.
• Cover/Binding: The binding remains tight and structurally sound. Minimal shelf wear to the edges.
• Pages: Clean, crisp, and fully legible text. No significant tearing or major staining.
• Please review the photos carefully to inspect the exact condition of the spine, corners, and page edges before purchasing.

Shipping & Handling:

• Wrapped securely in protective packaging to ensure it arrives safely.
• Ships quickly from a smoke-free environment.

The estimated market value for this 1987 Hamlyn pocket edition of The Poetical Works of John Keats in Good condition is £8.00 to £12.00. 

Value Breakdown

• Market Status: This is a late-20th-century mass-market reprint, rather than a rare first edition or an antique collectible. 
• Condition Factors: Because it is noted as being in “Good” condition (rather than “Like New” or “Fine”), it shows typical signs of light shelf wear and usage. 
• Appeal: Its value lies primarily in its aesthetic appeal as a charming, pocket-sized vintage book, making it a popular choice for decorative bookshelves or budget-conscious poetry lovers. 

NOTE: This is an original  book from the library gathered by the famous Cambridge Don, computer scientist, food and wine connoisseur, Jack Arnold LANG. Note: Jack founded the Michelin Guide ‘Midsummer House’- Cambridge’s paramount restaurant. This dining experience is hidden amongst the grassy pastures and grazing cattle of Midsummer Common and perched on the banks of the River Cam. The Midsummer House experience is imaginatively curated to delight and amaze, so the surprise set menu changes regularly and is ‘Midsummer’s’ playground to showcase.

In 2008, Jack was one of the co-founders of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, alongside other members of the Department, and acted as the Foundation’s Chair. The project’s original goals were modest: to build and distribute low-cost computers for prospective applicants to our Computer Science degree. Initially the project was a “success disaster”, as Jack would say, as demand far outstripped the low-scale manufacturing plans. Ultimately the Raspberry Pi became the UK’s most successful computer with more than 60 million sold to date. Jack was drawn to the educational possibilities of the Raspberry Pi, its potential uses in emerging economies and the way it could support self-directed learning.