Denise Levertov / THE JACOB'S LADDER Signed 1st Edition 1961

Description: Publisher-Poet Association CopyTHE JACOB'S LADDERBy Denise Levertov(1961)Inscribed first printing of Levertov's fifth poetry collection from the library of George Bixby, who published two works by Levertov at his Albondocani Press in the late 1960s.Very good plus."the uncommon speech of paradise" THE JACOB'S LADDER includes a sequence on the trial of Adolf Eichmann, the directly personal "A Map of the Western Part of the County of Essex in England," and thirteen poems reprinted from her then-out-of-print OVERLAND TO THE ISLAND. An attractive association copy.Read more: Greene, Denise Levertov: A Poet's Life. (New York): New Directions, (1961). 8'' x 5.5''. Original black and white wrappers. Cover design and photograph by Gilda Rosenblum. 87, [1] pages. Inscribed by Levertov ("Denise Levertov / - George Bixby's copy") on first leaf. Minor edgewear, light soil to wrappers and edges of text block. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 165 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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