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The Haitian-born author's acclaimed literary debut. Fine in fine dw, and SIGNED by Danticat on the title page.

Only 2000 copies printed as noted in pencil by an unknown hand on the copyright page, celebrating 40 years of service and achievement in the art of poetry. This is a review copy, fine in blue boards with paper labels on the front board and the spine; the near fine dw is lightly dulled on the spine with a small hole on the front spine fold. Uniquely SIGNED by thirty poets from the Society, some of the writers signing multiple times! There is a pencil notation on the verso of the front board indicating the book was a gift from Gustav Davidson, the Secretary of the Society and the editor of the book; he has signed the book on the title page. Some of the other signees include Leonora Speyer, A.M. Sullivan, Alfred Kreymborg, John Hall Wheelock, Joseph Auslander, and Louis Ginsberg, among a score of others. The recipient of the book lists, in pencil, on the rear end paper and rear board, the names, dates and page numbers of each individual signature, spanning ten years! A absolutely distinctive item!

A review copy of the 1st UK edition. Fine in an about fine dw. The publisher changed the price prior to release and clipped all of the dw's, affixing a new price label parallel to the clip; the new price is reflected in the review notice.

Correct 1st edition of the beloved Canadian author's second novel. Page edges lightly toned, else the book is about fine in near fine dw with some light wear to the spine edges and extremities.

1st American edition of the beloved Canadian author's 7th book, a collection of essays and book reviews. Previous owners name discreetly written atop the front end paper near the spine else the book is fine in fine dw.

The author's first collection of "short" stories, about fine in a very nearly fine dw with a light barely visible damp stain to the heel of the dw that does not affect the book spine.

Fine in fine dw, briefly INSCRIBED to critic Hilton Kramer on the half-title page.

New and collected poems by the poetry director of The Atlantic. About fine in similar dw with a touch of toning to the top edge of the rear panel. Warmly INSCRIBED For Francis (Steegmuller) and Shirley (Hazzard) on the title page. Nice association copy!.

A brilliant selection of poetry written over the previous five decades by the esteemed poet and poetry editor at Houghton Mifflin and The Atlantic Monthly. Fine in fine dw, briefly INSCRIBED on the half-title page to Hilton Kramer, renowned art critic for The New York Times.

The author's fifth poetry collection, about fine in very nearly fine dw with a touch of toning to the flap edges and the top of the rear panel. Warmly inscribed "for Francis (Steegmuller) and Shirley" (Hazzard) on the title page. Laid in is a handwritten letter (front and back) on Atlantic Monthly stationary from Davison to Shirley Hazzard.

1st American edition of the author's first book, 1st title in his Latin American Trilogy. Review copy, fine in fine dw with a slight bump on the front board, the result of a production flaw. SIGNED by de Bernieres on the title page.

1st American edition of the second title in the author's acclaimed Latin American Trilogy, begun with The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts and concluding with The Troublesome Offspring of Cardinal Guzman. Review copy, fine in fine dw and SIGNED by de Bernieres on the title page.

Secret File Number 3, following The Ipcress File and Horse Under Water. Very pretty copy, about fine with just a hint of scattered foxing to the top edge, and a previous owner's elaborate hand-written Ex Libris on the copyright page, in a similar about fine dw. Briefly INSCRIBED and dated in 1965 by Deighton on the page opposite the title page.

Deighton explores the idea that men become dehumanized during conflict, particularly due to strategy and mechanization. Fine in an about fine, spine-faded dw, INSCRIBED by Deighton atop the page listing his other titles opposite the title page.

From the library of J.B. Priestly. Introduction by A.J.P. Taylor. An elaborately detailed exploration of the battle for air supremacy over the Isle of Britain in September 1940. About fine in similar dw with the red lettering on the spine lightly faded. Warmly INSCRIBED by Deighton to author J(ohn) B. Priestly, and dated September 15, 1977. September 15th is celebrated annually as The Battle of Britain Day. Illustrated with numerous photographs and maps.

The first volume in Deighton's Hook, Line, and Sinker spy trilogy featuring Bernard Sampson. Fine in fine dw, with a TLS by Deighton laid into the book.

Deighton's sixth novel, a comedic thriller featuring a con artist threesome. Originally published in a spiral-bound edition of 150 copies exclusively for distribution by the author, to establish copyright protection while he negotiated a movie deal that never materialized. This is the first hard cover trade edition, printed in an edition of 9,000 copies. About fine in boards in a near fine dw with some light wrinkling and wear to the edges of the spine, and a tiny chip atop the spine. Deighton has SIGNED the book on the half-title page, very uncommon thus.

A spy novel set in 1941 London that has surrendered to, and is occupied by the Germans. Fine in about fine dw with just the slightest hint of fading to the red lettering on the spine. Laid in is a hand-written letter (both sides) from Deighton to Colonel R.O. Bellin in Cranston, Rhode Island. In the letter, Deighton expresses his fascination for all things aviation, particularly Zeppelins, and regrets not living in London at the moment, so he cannot meet the Colonel when he visits. Deighton also recommends two or three booksellers he might want to visit.

Deighton's second novel, following the international success of his debut The Ipcress File. Slightest tap to lower corners else fine in red boards and first state black endpapers with crossword puzzle and clues on front and rear; the about fine dw has 1 tiny nick at the bottom of the rear panel.

The author's fifth novel, fine in fine dw with a remainder logo atop the pages near the spine. SIGNED by DeLillo on the title page.