W.H. Auden. First American edition, first printing (stated). New York: Random House, 1950. The unclipped dust jacket, in a mylar wrapping, is in Very Good+ condition. Other than a small piece missing from top of spine, the jacket is nicely preserved. Hardcover is in Near Fine condition. Former owner signature on flyleaf. No writing or markings found in the book, 81 pp. Published a few years before the UK edition.
W. H. Auden's poetry collection, dated on cover in gilt as "1947-1950." With a full-length poem dedicating this volume to Reinhold and Ursula Niebuhr. These poems originally appeared in various literary magazines.
This rare and collectible first printing of W. H. Auden's NONES is a must-have for any book collector or enthusiast.
