Rainer Maria Rilke: The Poetic Instinct.

First Edition (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Southern Illinois University Press' customary practice. Very Good in Very Good DJ: The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities; a small thumb smudge at the lower fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor imperfections. Not so very far from 'As New'. The DJ shows moderate wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the panels; a a price or such has been blocked out at the upper rear panel; faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Serviceable, but shows mild wear and a notable flaw. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.6 x 5.2 x 1.15 inches). xvii, 222 pages. Preface by Harry T. Moore. Language: English. Weight: 15.7 ounces. Top edge tinted grey. Crosscurrents Modern Critiques Series. Hardback with DJ. An interpretive study of the works of Rilke, providing biographical backround to his writings. First Edition (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Southern Illinois University Press' customary practice. …