Poems of Roy Campbell – Chosen and Introduced by Uys Krige

A collectible South African poetry volume, Poems of Roy Campbell, thoughtfully selected and introduced by renowned Afrikaans writer Uys Krige. Published by Maskew Miller in Cape Town, this 1962 revised and corrected second impression presents the powerful and often controversial verse of Roy Campbell—one of South Africa’s most distinctive 20th-century poets.

Poems of Roy Campbell is particularly appealing to collectors and scholars of South African literature, with its period dust jacket artwork and local publishing provenance. The association with Hilton College (via institutional stamp) adds an extra layer of historical interest, linking the book to one of South Africa’s notable educational institutions.

A solid, attractive copy with a fine binding and clean interior—ideal for collectors, readers of classic poetry, or those building a South African literary collection.

Condition – Very Good

Dust jacket is moderately worn with minor loss at the extremities. The red cloth boards with gilt lettering on the spine are in fine condition, presenting very well. Internally clean and well-preserved throughout. Hilton College English Department stamp present on the endpaper. Overall a very good, well-kept copy with light signs of age.