first edition
1951 · New York
by MERRILL, James
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1951. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. 72 pages. Number 885 from an edition of 990 copies. Merrill's first regularly published book after a book published by his father when he was only 16 years old. A near fine copy in a very good dust jacket that has some edge tears a few small gouges and some light soiling as well. Still, a pleasing copy of this important collection from a poet who went on to win a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award for his writing. (Inventory #: 148813)