In the Winter of Cities: Poems By Tennessee Williams [First Edition]

New York: New Directions, 1956. [1956] FIRST EDITION hardcover featuring design of horizontal bars, 117 pages. Dustjacket reflects the same design. Condition of hardcover: Tiny bumps to top corners of front cover, some wrinkling to bottom extremity of front cover (the latter done at publisher during production); minor chipping of gilt of book's title on spine. Book plate of Dr. Noel J. Cortes affixed on first pastedown endpaper. Light age toning/wear; else overall Very Good. Text clean and very readable. Book kept in temperature-controlled book cabinet; free of the smell of smoke from a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: age wear/light toning; minor chips, short tears to extremities, one open tear to top extremity of rear panel; else overall Good. Price intact on flap. According to the publisher, "Here are all the poems Mr. Williams has written up to now [1956] which he wishes to preserve. There are light poems in this volume, including those written for Paul Bowles' music, and others which are debonaire and sweet. There are some which are almost unbearable in their intensity and power." All of the poems are personal, and they share the imagination, darting awareness, the incandescent vitality. A very collectible book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . First Edition. Very Good/Good.