THE STAR-TREADER AND OTHER POEMS

Smith, Clark Ashton

Published by A.M. Robertson, San Francisco, 1912

Limited to 2,000 copies, of which approximately 1,000 sets of unbound sheets were destroyed by fire. Signed by Clark Ashton Smith on the half-title. 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. Period previous owner's ink signature to the front flyleaf. The dust jacket is rather toned, with some staining along the spine (light transfer to the boards) and a smudge to the rear board. Seller Inventory # 75964

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
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition.