Decorative paper over boards, large quarter cloth spine, title stamped in silver onto spine, 8vo 8-1/2" tall, pp. xi, 80, decorative endpapers. DJ with spine toned, else fine. Inscribed, dated and signed "Robert & Judith / The Sward's / Victoria / Oct. '69." Loosely laid in is the poem "Impossible Hurricane Loss-of-Name Poem" printed on a heavy purple stock with "spring 1969/INKSTONE" printed in gilt on verso. This poem is also dedicated to the same couple as the inscription in the book, has a few author corrections and dated 1969 also. The separate poem sheet has wear and toning to the areas where it protrudes beyond the book edges. Seller Inventory # 854

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Title: Thousand-Year-Old Fiancee & Other Poems (...

Publisher: Cornell University Press, New York

Publication Date: 1965

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition, First Printing.

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Dennis Ray, J Chasch Ray
752A Lewis Road, Nelson, BC, V1L 6P7, Canada

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