The Mercy. Poems
first edition
(1999) · N. Y.
by LEVINE, Philip
N. Y.: Alfred A. Knopf, (1999). First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed by Levine on the half-title page to the poet Jane Cooper, who was his fellow student in John Berryman's class at the University of Iowa: "Fresno, April 3, 99. for Jane, sister in poetry + life, with me from the start. With hope for the poems to come. Love, Phil". Also signed by Levine on the title page. Corners a bit bumped, otherwise a fine copy. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, dust jacket. Corners a bit bumped, otherwise a fine copy. (Inventory #: 20519)