Firstborn (presentation copy with author's candid inscription, signed twice - first UK printing) First Born

Gluck, Louise

Published by Anvil Press Poetry, Middlesex, 1969

About this Item

Anvil Press Poetry, Northwood, Middlesex, UK. 1969. 53 pages. First UK edition, first printing. A rare, signed and inscribed presentation copy with most uncommon candor by the Nobel laureate, regarding her first collection of poems. On the title page, Ms. Gluck writes: For ___, The one I'm not proud of. Best Wishes, Louise Gluck. Ms. Gluck also crossed out her printed name on the title page, and signed just below it. Book is tight. Red cloth boards with four sharp corners. Gray endpapers. Original DJ with vintage UK bookseller price-sticker replacing the price-clipped flap. Minimal, minor soiling to DJ rear. Attractive vintage bookplate tipped-in on front pastedown, underneath the DJ flap. A beautiful copy of the Nobel laureate's first collection of poems; along with her candid take on her seminal collection. First UK edition, first printing, presentation copy; signed twice and uniquely inscribed by Louise Gluck. Fine/Near fine. Seller Inventory # 003766

Bibliographic Details

Title: Firstborn (presentation copy with author's ...

Publisher: Anvil Press Poetry, Middlesex

Publication Date: 1969

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition