THE COLLECTED POEMS [complete in three volumes]: THE RESIDUAL YEARS: Poems 1934-1948; THE VERITABLE YEARS: Poems 1949-1966; and THE INTEGRAL YEARS: Poems 1966-1994.
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1997, 1998, and 2000. First edition thus: each volume includes a selection of uncollected and previously unpublished poems. Volumes I and III in the deluxe hardcover edition of 100 copies (numbered 57 & 95, respectively). Volume II in the hardcover trade issue, of which there were only 300 copies (there were also signed, lettered copies and a trade paperback issue.) Each volume 8vo with varying colors of cloth on spines, printed paper spine labels, and paper-covered boards with photographic image of Everson on front (different on each). Includes forewords by Allan Campo, afterwords by Bill Hotchkiss and William Harryman, and introductions from earlier editions (Kenneth Rexroth, Albert Gelpi, Everson, and David Carpenter). A fine set in fine original acetate dust jackets. Includes Black Sparrow Press "New Titles" list for Spring-Summer 1998 written by Tom Clark (stapled pamphlet, 8 pages including covers).
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Price: $175.00