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You, Emperors, and Others: Poems 1957-1960.

Warren, Robert Penn

You, Emperors, and Others: Poems 1957-1960.

New York : Random House, 1960.

First edition of the collected poems of Robert Penn warren written in the years 1957 to 1960. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to poet and editor William Claire on the front free endpaper, “To William Claire in friendship Robert Penn Warren.” Very good in a good dust jacket. Housed inContinue reading "You, Emperors, and Others: Poems 1957-1960."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-143956

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A Winter Ship.

Plath, Sylvia

A Winter Ship.

Edinburgh : Tragara Press, 1960.

First edition of Plath’s first separately printed poem, one of only 60 copies. Octavo, original marbled wrappers with printed title label in a ruled border pasted to front cover. In fine condition. One of only perhaps sixty copies produced by Alan Anderson, owner of the Tragara Press, this work constituted the first separate printing ofContinue reading "A Winter Ship."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-132110

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The Colossus and Other Poems.

Plath, Sylvia

The Colossus and Other Poems.

London : Heinemann, 1960.

First edition of the first complete volume of poetry to be published by Plath and the only volume published in her lifetime. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco slipcase. An exceptional example.

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-142976

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The Last Galway Hooker.

Murphy, Richard

The Last Galway Hooker.

[Dublin] : The Dolmen Press, 1961.

First and signed limited edition of the Irish poet’s classic poem. Octavo, original quarter parchment. One of 200 copies signed by the author. In near fine condition.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-128143

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In the Clearing.

Frost, Robert

In the Clearing.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1962.

First edition of Frost’s final book of poetry. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Robert Frost on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by David H. Rhinelander.

$700.00

Item Number: RRB-134582

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Ficciones.

Borges, Jorge Luis

Ficciones.

London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson,, 1962.

First edition in English of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Jorges Borges on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Ralph Mabey. Edited and with an introduction by Anthony Kerrigan. Rare and desirable signed.

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150811

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Oxford Book of Poetry for Children.

Blishen, Edward. Illustrated by Brian Wildsmith

Oxford Book of Poetry for Children.

London : Oxford University Press, 1963.

First edition of Blishen and Wildsmith’s acclaimed illustrated compilation of children’s poetry. Quarto, bound in full crushed red morocco by Sangorski and Sutcliffe with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling and fleuron cornerpieces to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles,Continue reading "Oxford Book of Poetry for Children."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-129349

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Kaddish and Other Poems: 1958-1960.

Ginsberg, Allen

Kaddish and Other Poems: 1958-1960.

San Francisco : City Lights Books, 1965.

Fourth edition of this significant collection of poems—including the title piece, part lamentation for his mother, part protest of American society. Duodecimo, original wrappers as issued. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Gerry Davis in thanks for clarity of Pat photo is a reality kick coast to coast –Continue reading "Kaddish and Other Poems: 1958-1960."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-148780

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No Voyage and Other Poems.

Oliver, Mary

No Voyage and Other Poems.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1965.

First American edition of the poet’s scarce first book. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Mary Oliver on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Janet Halverson. Author photograph by Molly Malone Cook. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed and in this condition.

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150935

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Top.

Saroyan, Aram

Top.

: Lineside #1, 1965.

First edition of one of the poet’s earliest published works. Octavo, original wrappers. One of 300 numbered copies signed by the author, this being unnumbered. Additionally inscribed by the author on the limitation page, “To Tom with instant love Aram 10.12.66.” In good condition. Rare.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-128349

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No Voyage and Other Poems.

Oliver, Mary

No Voyage and Other Poems.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1965.

First American edition of the poet’s scarce first book. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Mary Oliver on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Janet Halverson. Author photograph by Molly Malone Cook. Rare and desirable signed.

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-140676

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The Heights of Macchu Picchu.

Neruda, Pablo. Translated by Nathaniel Tarn. Preface by Robert Pring-Mill.

The Heights of Macchu Picchu.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1966.

First edition in English of Neruda’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Pablo Neruda on the half-title page. Translated by Nathaniel Tarn. Preface by Robert Pring-Mill. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. A very sharp example, rare and desirable signed.

$7,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150452

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Death of a Naturalist.

Heaney, Seamus

Death of a Naturalist.

London : Faber and Faber, 1966.

First edition of Heaney’s first major published volume. Octavo, original green cloth with titles to the spine in gilt. Association copy, inscribed by the author to his aunt in a contemporary hand on the front free endpaper, “For Aunt Annie: who is content only with the right word. Love, Seamus.” Additionally signed by Heaney inContinue reading "Death of a Naturalist."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-3529

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The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1918.

Chosen and Edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch

The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1918.

London : Oxford University Press, 1966.

Finely bound edition of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch’s The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1918, the new edition. Duodecimo, bound in full modern morocco by Bayntun-Riviere with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, gilt turn-ins and innerContinue reading "The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1918."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-148873

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We Are Many.

Neruda, Pablo

We Are Many.

: Cape Coliard Press, 1967.

Signed limited edition, one of only 100 examples, this is number 65. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with a cut-out by Jim Dine. Boldly signed by Pablo Neruda and the translator Alistair Reid. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Translated by Alistair Reid. Photographs by Hans Ehrmann.

$1,850.00

Item Number: RRB-133314

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Firstborn.

Gluck, Louise

Firstborn.

New York : New American Library, 1968.

First edition of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning poet’s first book, one of only 50 numbered copies. Octavo, bound in half morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “For ____ ____ with best wishes Louise Gluck.” In fine condition.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138218

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Native Realm: A Search for Self-Definition.

Milosz, Czeslaw

Native Realm: A Search for Self-Definition.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1968.

First edition of the re-issue of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Czeslaw Milosz on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Lewis Friedman. Author photograph by Thomas Victor.

$800.00

Item Number: RRB-142086

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Black Judgement.

Giovanni, Nikki

Black Judgement.

Detroit, MI : Broadside Press, 1968.

First edition, first printing of one of Giovanni’s earliest works, containing her famous poem, “Nikki-Rosa”. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed by Nikki Giovanni below her portrait printed on the inside back panel and dated 1990. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-151915

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I, DODO: A Poem Cycle.

Kline, Fred; [Jack Kerouac]

I, DODO: A Poem Cycle.

San Francisco : Double-H Press, 1968.

First edition of this charming book of poetry; from the library of ‘On the Road’ author Jack Kerouac. Sextodecimo, original wrappers. The first printing of 2000 copies. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “to Jack Kerouac, with great admiration. Fred Kline. Nov. 11, 1968 Dos Palos.” The recipient, Jack Kerouac,Continue reading "I, DODO: A Poem Cycle."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146634

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Coyote Tantras and Other Poems.

Gifford, Barry; [Jack Kerouac]

Coyote Tantras and Other Poems.

London : Silverthorne Foundation Inc, 1968.

First edition of this compelling book of poetry; from the library of ‘On the Road’ author Jack Kerouac. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Jack Kerouac, Holy Teacher/Barry Gifford.” The recipient, Jack Kerouac, is generally considered the father of the Beat movement, although he actively dislikedContinue reading "Coyote Tantras and Other Poems."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146635

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Door Into The Dark.

Heaney, Seamus

Door Into The Dark.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1969.

First American edition of the author’s second book. Octavo, original black cloth. Signed by Seamus Heaney on the title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket with two closed tears to the front panel. A very sharp example.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-151

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Great Balls of Fire.

Padgett, Ron

Great Balls of Fire.

Chicago : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1969.

First American edition of the poet’s 1969 collection. Octavo, original wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Shelly a [Great] idea… Gary Cooper Oscar Homosexual” and signed on the title page, “Ron Padgett.” In near fine condition.

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-129719

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Firstborn.

Gluck, Louise

Firstborn.

Oxford : Anvil Press Poetry, 1969.

Signed limited first edition of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning poet’s first book, one of only 50 numbered copies. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Louise Gluck on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-136043

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Beyond Giving, The Green Sailed Vessel, Timeless Meeting, and At The Gate.

Graves, Robert

Beyond Giving, The Green Sailed Vessel, Timeless Meeting, and At The Gate.

London : Privately Printed at the Stellar Press, 1969-1974.

Signed limited editions of four volumes of Graves’ collected verse, written between 1969 and 1974. Octavo, four volumes, original stiff paper wrappers. Each volume is one of 500 numbered copies signed by Robert Graves. In near fine condition. An attractive collection.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-115104

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