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Sassoon, Siegfried

The Heart’s Journey.

New York : Crosby Gaige, 1927.

First signed limited edition of Sassoon’s classic poetry collection. Octavo, bound in full tan crushed morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, and titleContinue reading "The Heart’s Journey."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-149133

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Kipling, Rudyard

Day By Day.

New York : Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1913.

First edition of this selection of lines from Kipling’s works for each day of the year. Duodecimo, bound in full suede with gilt titles to the front panel, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece portrait of Kipling. In very good condition, inscription to the second free endpaper.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-149048

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Yeats, W.B. Edited by Peter Allt and Russel K. Alpach [William Butler]

The Variorum Edition of the Poems of W.B. Yeats.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1957.

The Variorum signed limited edition of this classic collection of poetry by the Nobel Prize-winning author, one of 825 numbered copies signed by the poet. Large octavo, original half cloth, original slipcase. One of 825 copies signed by William Butler Years on the limitation page, this is number 421. Fine in the original slipcase, whichContinue reading "The Variorum Edition of the Poems of W.B. Yeats."

$2,200.00

Item Number: RRB-149136

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A Boy's Will.

Frost, Robert

A Boy’s Will.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1915.

First American edition of Frost’s first published work. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, gilt title to the front panel. Boldly signed and dated by the poet on front free endpaper, “Robert Frost Wesleyan December 1926.” Ownership signature on front pastedown of Richard Brooks in pencil. In very good condition. A charming example.

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147558

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The First Folio of Shakespeare: The Norton Facsimile.

Shakespeare, William

The First Folio of Shakespeare: The Norton Facsimile.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, Inc, 1968.

The Norton Facsimile academic edition of this scholarly reproduction of the 1623 First Folio, the foundational collection of Shakespeare’s plays compiled by his fellow actors John Heminges and Henry Condell. Folio, original publisher’s blue cloth with gilt titles and detailing to the spine. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Prepared by Charlton Hinman.Continue reading "The First Folio of Shakespeare: The Norton Facsimile."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-148960

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The Political Doctor Syntax, A Poem, With Satyrical Designs

Cruikshank, Isaac Robert

The Political Doctor Syntax, A Poem, With Satyrical Designs.

London : Grove and Co, 1820.

First edition of this satirical poem that parodies William Combe’s popular “Doctor Syntax” character. Octavo, bound in full later morocco with gilt titles to the spine in three compartments within raised bands, triple gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt, gilt inner dentelles, illustrated with two hand colored engraved plates byContinue reading "The Political Doctor Syntax, A Poem, With Satyrical Designs."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-148884

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The Children of the Night: A Book of Poems

Robinson, Edwin Arlington

The Children of the Night: A Book of Poems.

Boston : Richard G. Badger & Company, 1897.

First edition, one of only 500 copies of Robinson’s second collection of poems, including “Richard Cory”, “Reuben Bright”, and “Luke Havergal”. Duodecimo, original publisher’s floral cloth. In very good condition. Cover design by Mr. T.B. Hapgood, Jr.

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-148934

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Paradise Regain'd. A Poem. In IV Books

Milton, John

Paradise Regain’d. A Poem. In IV Books. To Which is Added Samson Agonistes.

London : Printed by J.M. for John Starkey, 1671.

First edition, first issue of these epic poems, with the misprint “loah” on page 67 instead of “loth” in Paradise Regained. Octavo, bound in full contemporary speckled calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, all edges marbled, engraved portrait frontispiece,Continue reading "Paradise Regain’d. A Poem. In IV Books. To Which is Added Samson Agonistes."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148915

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The Complete Angler

Walton, Izaak and Charles Cotton

The Complete Angler: Or, Contemplative Man’s Recreation, being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-ponds, Fish, and Fishing.

London : Henry Washbourne, 1842.

The Washbourne edition of this classic of English literature, being a reprint of the 5th Major edition and including a facsimile reproduction of title page of the first edition of 1653. Octavo, bound in full contemporary mottled tree calf by Henry Sotheran with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartmentsContinue reading "The Complete Angler: Or, Contemplative Man’s Recreation, being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-ponds, Fish, and Fishing."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-149781

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The lady and the Saints: In Three Cantos

Cruikshank, Isaac Robert

The Lady and the Saints: In Three Cantos.

London : Edward Bull, 1839.

First edition of this poetic narrative. Octavo, bound in three quarters calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, illustrated with ten black and white vignettes by Isaac Robert Cruikshank. In very good condition. Designed by Isaac Robert Cruikshank.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-148889

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Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Tennyson, Alfred

Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1923.

The Globe edition of the poetical works of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Octavo, bound in a full modern morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt, gilt turn-ins, inner dentelles stamped in blind, marbled endpapers, later printing. InContinue reading "Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate."

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-148880

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The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1918

Chosen and Edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch

The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1918.

London : Oxford University Press, 1966.

Finely bound edition of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch’s The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1918, the new edition. Duodecimo, bound in full modern morocco by Bayntun-Riviere with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, gilt turn-ins and innerContinue reading "The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1918."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-148873

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The Five Nations

Kipling, Rudyard

The Five Nations.

London : Methuen and Co, 1903.

Finely bound edition of Kipling’s notable poetry collection. Duodecimo, bound in three-quarters morocco with gilt titles and pictorial tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette. In very good condition, inscription to the second free endpaper.

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-148872

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The Poems of William Shakespeare.

Shakespeare, William

The Poems of William Shakespeare.

London : Paradine Publications, 1975.

Paradine Publications limited edition facsimile reprint of the Kelmscott Press edition of The Poems of William Shakespeare written in the original 16th and 17th century spelling. Octavo, bound in full limp vellum with gilt titles to the spine, silk ribbon ties, woodcut ornaments, decorative borders, and printed on Invicta parchment substitute. Accompanied by the originalContinue reading "The Poems of William Shakespeare."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148849

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Eddy, Sarah J. [Charlotte Perkins Gilman]

Alexander and Some Other Cats.

Boston : Marshall Jones Company, 1929.

Early edition of this collection of facts and stories about cats, compiled by Sarah J. Eddy; from the library of writer and social reformer Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Octavo, original light green cloth, illustrated with numerous plates of cat photographs and an additional pamphlet of photos laid in. Inscribed in ink by Gilman on the frontContinue reading "Alexander and Some Other Cats."

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-145596

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The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke

Brooke, Rupert

The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke.

London : Philip Lee Warner Publisher to The Medici Society, 1919.

The Medici Society limited edition collection of Rupert Brooke’s classic poems. Octavo, bound in full vellum with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, woodcut frontispiece portrait of Rupert Brooke and title page vignette. One of 1,000 paper copies, this is number 546. In very good condition. Woodcuts byContinue reading "The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-148850

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The Road not Taken

Frost, Robert

The Road Not Taken.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1959.

Early printing of this collection which includes Frost’s most recognizable poem: The Road Not Taken. Octavo, original green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Robert Frost to Nellie Dearstyre Bread Loaf VT 1953.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Introduction by Louis Untermeyer.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-150286

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Tossing and Turning

Updike, John

Tossing and Turns: Poems.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1977.

First edition of this collection by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author with a large drawing of a birthday cake in the year of publication, “for Billy Wasserman on his 50th birthday Love from John 7/29/77.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Author photograph byContinue reading "Tossing and Turns: Poems."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-150242

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Selected Poems

Frost, Robert

Selected Poems.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1928.

First printing of this edition of this collection which includes poems from “A Boy’s Will”, North of Boston”, Mountain Interval” and “New Hampshire.” Octavo, original half cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Men work together I told him from the heart whether they work together or apart Robert Frost Amherst.”Continue reading "Selected Poems."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150214

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John Donne

Donne, John

John Donne, Dean of St. Paul’s: Complete Poetry and Selected Prose.

London : The Nonesuch Press, 1972.

The Nonesuch Press edition of this collection of poetry and prose from prominent English poet and preacher John Donne. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette. In near fine condition. Edited by John Hayward.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-148781

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Rainer Maria Rilke

Rilke, Rainer Maria; Robert Kipniss [Illustrator]

Selected Poems of Rainer Maria Rilke.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1981.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of this finely curated selection of Rilke’s verse in both the original German and English translation. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe / Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles to the spine, all edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, illustrated with black and white lithographs.Continue reading "Selected Poems of Rainer Maria Rilke."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-148692

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The Call of the Links

Webling, Walter Hastings

Fore! The Call of the Links.

Boston and New York : H.M. Caldwell Co, 1909.

First edition of this poetic and reflective celebration of golf. Duodecimo, pictorial half-cloth, frontispiece, illustrated throughout. In very good condition. A nice copy of a notoriously fragile book.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-148675

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Sophocles Antigone

Sophocles; Translated by Elizabeth Wyckoff; Harry Bennett [Illustrator]

Sophocles: Antigone.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1975.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of Sophocles’ classical Greek tragedy. Quarto, bound in three-quarters modern morocco by Morrell over cloth covered boards with gilt titles to the spine, marbled endpapers, illustrated with color plates. Boldly signed by illustrator Harry Bennett on the colophon page at the rear. One of 2,000 numbered copies, thisContinue reading "Sophocles: Antigone."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-148542

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Auden, W.H

Epistle To A Godson & Other Poems.

London : Faber and Faber, 1972.

First edition of this classic collection of poems. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by W.H. Auden on the front free endpaper with the first three stanzas of “Doggerel by a Senior Citizen” which reads in full: “Our earth in 1969 / Is not the planet I call mine, / The words, I mean, that givesContinue reading "Epistle To A Godson & Other Poems."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147647

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