HAMBURGER, Michael. Life and Art VII-XVI. Birmingham: Delos Press, 1998. First edition, first printing. A unique two-volume companion collector's set comprising both the deluxe signed hardback and the rare softcover limited edition variant. Designed and printed by Sebastian Carter at the esteemed Rampant Lions Press, Cambridge. Set in Monotype Bulmer type. Volume 1 (Deluxe Hardback Issue): Octavo. Quarter brown cloth spine over beautiful Cockerell marbled paper-covered boards, with printed paper title labels affixed to the front board and spine. This volume is from the strictly limited edition of 100 total copies, where only 75 were allocated for public sale (25 being hors commerce). This copy is Number 11, boldly SIGNED by Michael Hamburger in black ink on the rear limitation page. Condition: Fine. The binding is exceptionally square, sharp, and tight. Internal pages are bright, crisp, and entirely free from foxing, toning, or previous ownership markings. Volume 2 (Softcover Variant Issue): Octavo. Original stiff printed paper card wrappers. Issued simultaneously alongside the hardback edition in a restricted sequence. Condition: Near Fine / Fine. Clean wrappers with crisp edges and a pristine spine. Internally immaculate. An exceptional pair showcasing the late-century work of an acclaimed British poet and translator, printed by one of the finest mid-to-late 20th-century British private presses. Collector's Note: The Significance of Michael Hamburger. As a towering figure in post-war European literature, Michael Hamburger (1924–2007) holds a vital place in 20th-century poetry. Born in Berlin and exiled to Britain, his deeply reflective work masterfully navigates themes of displacement, the scars of European history, and pioneering ecological awareness. Far removed from passing literary trends, Hamburger's verse is celebrated for its absolute restraint, timeless lyricism, and profound intellectual gravity. This stunning Delos Press set offers a rare, beautifully printed window into the mature voice of a master poet who served as a crucial cultural bridge between British and continental modernism.