THE STAR-TREADER AND OTHER POEMS
Smith, Clark Ashton
From johnson rare books & archives, ABAA, Covina, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 04 October 2003
From johnson rare books & archives, ABAA, Covina, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 04 October 2003
About this Item
Limited to 2,000 copies, of which approximately 1,000 sets of unbound sheets were destroyed by fire. The author's first book, a collection of 55 poems which reflect the influence of Smith's mentor, fellow California poet George Sterling. The Star-Treader was favorably reviewed, with one critic proclaiming Smith the "Keats of the Pacific". Later, following the publication of his third collection of verse, Ebony and Crystal (1922), Smith received a fan letter from H.P. Lovecraft, which was the beginning of 15 years of friendship and correspondence between the two masters of dark fantasy and horror. Octavo: [100] p. with a title page printed in red and black. Original tan paper-covered boards, with decorative gilt stamping. Partially unopened. The dust jacket is toned, more so along the spine and folds, which are also a bit stained with some very faint transfer to the boards; otherwise very good. Seller Inventory # 75963
Bibliographic Details
Title: THE STAR-TREADER AND OTHER POEMS
Publisher: A.M. Robertson, San Francisco
Publication Date: 1912
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.
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