A MASK FOR JANUS; [scarce first book, signed].
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1952. First edition. His first book, one of only 511 copies printed. Edited and foreword by W. H. Auden; issued in the Yale Series of Younger Poets. SIGNED BY MERWIN on the first blank page. 8vo blue-gray paper boards stamped in light blue; 67 pages plus list of other books in the series (2 pp.); errata slip tipped to page 34, as called for. Near fine with corners and spine ends lightly bumped; in near fine dust jacket slightly toned on spine and along edges, with touch of minor soiling and few very tiny edge nicks. A scarce book, especially so signed.
Item #72621
Price: $1,500.00
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