THE LION'S TAIL AND EYES. [and] SAINT JUDAS. [and] THE BLOSSOMING PEAR TREE

Three separately published works. All in original bindings, as issued (see below). SECOND TWO WORKS SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Covers of "Judas" a little sunned, minor issues to other volumes (see below), but fine copies overall. James Wright (1927-80) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for lyrical verse that explored themes of isolation, redemption, and the American Midwest. According to the Poetry Foundation, he has been "frequently referred to as one of America's finest contemporary poets. He was admired by critics and fellow poets alike for his willingness and ability to experiment with language and style, as well as for his thematic concerns." The three works in this collection span a large part of Wright's career and show the evolution of his style. 1) WRIGHT, JAMES; WILLIAM DUFFY, and ROBERT BLY. THE LION'S TAIL AND EYES. (Madison, Minnesota: The Sixties Press, 1962) 220 x 135 mm. (8 5/8 x 5 1/4"). 45, [1] pp. FIRST EDITION. Publisher's blue cloth, spine lettered in black. In original dust jacket. Dust jacket a little browned, jacket corners a bit rubbed. Binding with just the lightest shelf wear, contents pristine. 2) WRIGHT, JAMES. SAINT JUDAS. (Middletown, Connecticut: Wesleyan University Press, 1959) 220 x 153 mm. (8 x 6"). 4 p.l., 56 pp. FIRST EDITION. Original printed paper wrappers. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the half-title. Early $1.25 price label adhered to the rear cover. In the original paper covers and fragile glassine wrapper. Binding unevenly sunned, small sticker or tape removal from upper corner of front cover, front endleaves with light offsetting, excellent internally, the contents entirely fresh and clean. 3) THE BLOSSOMING PEAR TREE. (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1977) 217 x 170 mm. (8 1/2 x 5 1/2"). 7 p.l., 62 pp. FIRST EDITION. Publisher's buckram-backed green paper boards, front cover with a small floral device, spine lettered in black, top edge dyed black. In original dust jacket. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the front flyleaf. Dust jacket slightly soiled; top edges of the boards very slightly sunned, two leaves stuck together at the head, internally spotless.…