MERRILL, James (1926-1995)

Short Stories [Poems]

Pawlet, Vt: Claude Fredericks at the Banyan Press, 1954. Limited Edition. Wrappers. Only Printing of this scarce early collection, No. 147, one of the first 150 copies reserved for the poet and printer, from a limited edition of 210 numbered copies, of which only 60 copies were for sale. Slim demy 8vo (232 x 143mm): [2],10pp, on handmade watermarked paper. Original marbled paper wrappers, stabbed and tied with black thread; printed paper label to upper cover. Lightly rubbed, but an excellent example. Hagstrom & Morgan A5. Langdon Hammer, James Merrill: Life and Art, pp. 186-88. Fine. Item #BB1823

Nine poems in what Merrill called "my new 'talkative' manner." Upon reading the book, Wallace Stevens called the poems "neat as pins." (Both quotes from Hammer) N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable polypropylene sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).

Price: $424.00