Dust jacket split on corners and more significantly at head of spine [~1.5"], slightly marked by shelving-wear on each panel, covered withe removabel archival film; Burgundy cloth boards, rubbed on corners, gilt lettering bright; Pages lightly toned throughout, minute stain to fore-edge, no ownership marks or annotation; Binding tight. This is a first edition copy of Auden's collection of poems 'The Sheild of Achilles'. ; 5.75 x 8.75"; 80 pages. Seller Inventory # 54153

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Title: The Shield of Achilles

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Publication Date: 1955

Binding: Hardback

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good+

Edition: First Edition.

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