8vo. Stiff glack glossy wrappers. 84pp, (2pp). Very good. Outer wrappers (only) a tad edgeworn and rubbed, else tight and internally fine. First edition of the first title in general editor William J. Martz's "Modern Poets Series" -- and tipped to blank leaf facing title page like a frontispiece is a decorative bookplate signed boldly by Eberhart in blue ballpoint, which he dates 1991. From the collection of Bill Pauly (1942-2021), Iowa poet and academic especially well known for his haikus; he neatly pens astute margin comments on about nine pages. Eberhart (1904-2005) was a prolific poet and won both a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and National Book Award for Poetry. Seller Inventory # 49593

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Title: The Achievement of Richard Eberhart: A ...

Publisher: Scott, Foresman and Company, Glenview

Publication Date: 1968

Binding: Paperback

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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