The Clothes Shrine

(Banholt: Bonnefant Press, 2000). First edition of this poem written for the poet’s wife on the occasion of her 60th birthday. One of 100 copies privately printed for the poet by Hans van Eijk and signed by Heaney. Brandes & Durkan AA64. On the colophon page, Heaney has inscribed the book to a contemporary American poet and friend with "Love S. October 2000.”. Top corner lightly creased, otherwise a fine copy. Rare. 8vo, original printed green wrappers. Top corner lightly creased, otherwise a fine copy. Rare.