Lowbury (Edward).- Pringle (Roger) The Seasons' Difference, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Edward and Alison - with love from Roger - Halford, 5 December 1987 (some seasonal sentiments!)" to half-title, illustrations, occasional pencil marginalia, spine slightly faded, a few marks to lower cover, Warwick, Greville Press Pamphlets, 1987 § Jong (Erica) Selected Poems II, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Edward - Thank you for your beautiful poems! Love Erica Jong, Aug '83 - Struga or Lake Ohrid! (Believe it or not)" to title and p. facing it, browning, mostly marginal, extremities with a few creases and marks, Granada, Granada Publishing, 1980 § Stevenson (Anne) Selected Poems 1956-1986, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Edward and Alison, with love and thanks, Birmingham, March 1989" to half-title, A.L.s. by the author "...Love to Alison and the family, Love Anne" loosely inserted, spine slightly discoloured, a little creased and bumped, Oxford, 1989, the odd spot or nick, original wrappers; and 33 other poetry works, some inscribed to Lowbury and his family, 8vo (36)

⁂ This poetry collection comes from the library of Edward Lowbury, the pioneering medical bacteriologist, pathologist, and published poet, and Andrew Young, the father of Lowbury’s wife, Alison, who was also a poet. Among his notable achievements was his collaboration with John Babb on a filtration system that reduced airborne infection in open wards. Lowbury was equally distinguished as a poet, publishing seven collections between 1936 and 1985, his literary work reflecting the same originality as his scientific achievements.