Papers relating to poetry collection 'Jack the treacle eater and other poems' 'Jack the treacle eater and other poems' was originally envisaged as a follow up to the successful collection 'Figgie Hobbin'. It was originally called 'More Figgier' and 'The twelve o'clock stone' before the final title was confirmed. It was first published in 1987 by Macmillan and was illustrated by Charles Keeping. 1. Blue folder containing annotated typescripts, n.d. 2. Yellow folder containing original fine typescript [2 copies], proof copy, draft publicity flyer, correspondence with Macmillan, 1987, copy illustration drafts, and typescript footnotes 3. Printer's proof [oversize] [for 1st edition], n.d. 4. Proof dustjackets for 2002 edition, n.d. 5. Assorted page proofs and illustrations by Tony Ross for 2002 edition, with correspondence from editor at Macmillan, 2002 6. Proof dustjacket for 1st edition, c 1987 See also EUL MS 50a/LIT/4/13, 14, 15 and 24. 1987-2002