Consists of correspondence regarding the publication, editing, artwork and buyers. This is in the form of letters, postcards, typescript and photographs.These are between Neil Astley and Marion Lomax, Avigdor Arikha, Ruth Fainlight and Nicholas Dodds. The correspondence with Ruth Fainlight asks for her help with writing the description of Marion Lomax's collection.

Consists of a letter from The Society of Authors to Jackie Litherland regarding a receipt for a funding application for Barry MacSweeney, this letter is dated 10 August 1995. There are also proofs attached with notes from Jackie Litherland to Neil Astley regarding changes needed, this proof has been checked by Jackie Litherland and annotated by her in black ink.

Consists of correspondence from Glyn Maxwell to Neil Astley regarding the publications. This is accompanied by versions on the poems.

Consists of letters regarding artwork for the publication and sold copies with marketing material. Included in this is material is correspondence regrding potential literary criticism publication about John Montague.

Consists of correspondence regarding the publication including book contract, and translation work. A proof of the jacket cover is also available.

Consists of a letter and an email between Tracey Herd and Neil Astley regarding changes to the publication and disks that do not hold the correct formatting. Neil mentions the decisions he's made regarding order and versions he wants.

Consists of a file labelled "co-publication with Wake Forest University Press", this is what the correspondence within refers to.

Consists of correspondence regarding the UK print of this collection, including artwork and reviews.

Note, there may be some crossover with correspondence file BP 25, which contains more informal correspondence with a large number of individuals and organisations, some of which relate to organisations which Lady Plowden had previously, or would later, hold official positions with.