4to, original cloth-backed paste-paper boards, publisher's slipcase. A very fine copy of this extremely rare issue of Thomas' most beautiful book, in the original slipcase which is somewhat damaged (but repairable), and missing the top panel. A very fine copy of this extremely rare issue of Thomas' most beautiful book, in the original slipcase which is somewhat damaged (but repairable), and missing the top panel First edition. One of only 10 copies printed on Japan vellum, out of a total edition of 150 copies printed by Hans Mardersteig at the Officina Bodoni in Verona and signed by Thomas, The bibliographer also notes that evidence suggests that "the vellum copies preceded the hand-made paper issue by about two days." Rolph B13. Twenty-Six Poems contains a selection of Thomas' best poems, including "I see the boys of summer", "After the funeral", "The hand the signed the paper", "There was a saviour", "Ballad of the Long-Legged Bait", "Deaths and Entrances", "Fern Hill", "A Refusal to Mourn", "In my craft and sullen art", and "In Country Sleep", among others.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Twenty-six Poems

Publisher

James Laughlin & J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, (No place

Publication Date

1949

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Signed

Signed by Author(s)

Seller catalogs

1017
21587

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Rare Books & Manuscripts, Poetry, Literary Art & Artifacts, Livres d'Artistes, Prints & Photographs, Archives & Appraisals

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James S. Jaffe Rare Books, LLC, ABAA
CT, U.S.A.

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