The Tin Can and Other Poems

Smith, William Jay

Published by Delacorte Press / Seymour Lawrence, New York, 1966

About this Item

First edition, stated first printing, review copy with the publisher's card, publicity flier, and Laurence Fink's black-and-white jacket photo/bio laid-in; provenance: additionally includes two event tickets. Signed, dated, and inscribed by Smith to Bill Ewert: "For William Ewert / with every good wish -- / William Jay Smith / 23 September 1974." Book with light foxing fore-edge, else book in fine condition; dust jacket with light rubbing, a couple tiny indentations along the back spine fold, and a short soft vertical crease at the bottom front flap, else fine. William B. Ewert, Publisher, of Concord, NH, 1978-2001. Among the poets whose work is most frequently represented are William Heyen, May Sarton, Donald Hall, Galway Kinnell, John Updike, and W. D. Snodgrass, while Barry Moser and Mary Azarian are among the artists whose work is included.

Seller Inventory # 023213

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tin Can and Other Poems
• Publisher: Delacorte Press / Seymour Lawrence, New York
• Publication Date: 1966
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Laurence B. Fink (Author photo); William B. Ewert (Association); Hannes John
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • A Collection of Poetry
  • Association Copies
  • Signed First Editions