THE SPICE-BOX OF EARTH
(1965)
First US edition of the Canadian singer-songwriter's second book of poetry, which "established [his] reputation as a lyric poet" (Scobie).
Poetry
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OLD POSSUM'S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS
(1939)
First edition of one of Eliot's most beloved works, a collection of nonsense rhymes that became the basis for the multiple Tony-award-winning Broadway musical CATS.
Original Carbon Typescript for Part I of "Howl"
[1955/6]
Previously unknown original carbon typescript of the most important postwar American poem: Allen Ginsberg's "Howl." Almost certainly the only surviving draft version of this iconic poem remaining in private hands, and the only one to ever be separately offered for sale.
THE SALT HERRING
1971
Signed limited first edition thus, an out of sequence copy not signed or numbered on the limitation page, but instead signed by Gorey on the title page.
THE LOLLIPOP TROLLOPS
(1992)
Handsome limited first edition of Theroux's poetry, signed by both Gorey and Theroux.
GREEN ARRAS
1896
Bright and beautiful first printing of Housman's poetry, with his illustrations and in a binding of his own design.
THE SEVEN-LEAGUE CRUTCHES
(1951)
Stated first edition of this multifaceted poetry collection, with topics ranging from reflections on World War II to musings about fairy tales.
ROBOTS ON THEIR BATTLEFIELDS
(1940)
Signed first edition of this eccentric series of poetic odes to the 1939 New York World's Fair "World of Tomorrow," including its iconic robot "Elektro."
ALONE WITH THEE
[circa 1900]
First edition of this charming shape gift book containing one of Stowe's popular hymns, illustrated beautiful chromolithographs.
THE MILLER'S DAUGHTER
[1857]
Lovely Victorian edition of Tennyson's classic love poem, in a deluxe leather binding.
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