Description: SHAPES OF CLAY Author: Bierce, Ambrose Title: SHAPES OF CLAY Publication: San Francisco: W. E. Wood, Publisher, 1903 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. First edition, second issue with the corrected couplet on page 71. The major collection of Bierce's later poems. Although he defined poetry in "The Devil's Dictionary" (1906) as "[a] form of expression peculiar to the Land beyond the Magazines," Bierce (1842-1914?) was a talented poet whose work in the medium reveals a vulnerability and tenderness that is rarely seen in his prose. From the library of Edward Robeson Taylor (1838-1923), the 28th Mayor of San Francisco (1907-10), with his bookplate to the front pastedown. The bookplate of American lawyer, journalist, and educational figure John Francis Neylan (1885-1960) appears on the front flyleaf. Octavo: xiv, [2], 396 p. Original burgundy cloth binding, with a striking design by Herman George Scheffauer stamped in gilt and lavender. Light foxing to the prefatory and concluding leaves and along the edges. Some mild wear to the corners and tips; otherwise very good. BAL 1122. Very good. Seller ID: 77741 Subject: Poetry Established in 1981, Johnson Rare Books & Archives offers a wide array of materials from fine first editions to holographic letters, vernacular photography, archives, and other cultural resources. Our bricks and mortar location in downtown Covina, The Book Shop, is located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The shop is open six days a week and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), we uphold our association's code of ethics. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Bierce, Ambrose
Publisher: W. E. Wood, Publisher
Year Printed: 1903
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
