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Closing the Ring [Signed]

Closing the Ring [Signed]

Closing the Ring [Signed]
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Closing the Ring [Signed]

by KUMIN, Maxine (1925-2014); Barnard Taylor (Illustrates)

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Lewisburg, Pa: Bucknell University : Press of Appletree Alley, 1984. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. First Edition, No. 27 of 28 copies printed on mould-made Rives, from a total edition of 150. Royal 8vo (261 x 174mm): 47,[1]pp, with linoleum engravings in color by Barnard Taylor. Publisher's tan quarter-calf over beige paper-covered pictorial boards, spine lettered in gold, tan end papers, title page in red and black, original unprinted acetate jacket. Signed by Kumin at the colophon. Spine lightened a degree or two, top edge briefly spotted, else Fine. Kumin was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1973, and served as Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1981-1982. She is thought to be the last person to have seen the poet Anne Sexton alive; the two were close friends, and had had lunch the day of Sexton's suicide, in 1974. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable polypropylene sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).

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Title
Closing the Ring [Signed]
Author
KUMIN, Maxine (1925-2014); Barnard Taylor (Illustrates)
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
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Edition
Limited Edition
Publisher
Bucknell University : Press of Appletree Alley
Place of Publication
Lewisburg, Pa
Date Published
1984
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