A long - lost notebook full of poems by Dylan Thomas is to be sold at auction . Book was discarded by Thomas and due to be burnt , but was saved by a friend . ( Thomas 's hometown ) said major libraries and university collections around the world would love to own the book . Manuscript containing working versions of some of the poet 's key works . Sale likely to attract interest , bids , from universities and libraries in UK , etc .
A long - lost notebook full of poems by Dylan Thomas is to be sold at auction . Book was discarded by Thomas and due to be burnt , but was saved by a friend . Manuscript containing working versions of some of the poet 's key works . Sale likely to attract interest , bids , from universities and libraries in UK , etc .