Robinson Jeffers / The Double Axe & Other Poems Signed 1st Edition 1948

Description: The Double Axe; & Other Poems Author: Jeffers, Robinson Title: The Double Axe; & Other Poems Publication: New York: Random House, 1948 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. First printing of the first trade edition, 161 pp., signed by Jeffers, in a custom slipcase. Near fine / very good. American poet Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962) was a prolific writer of the twentieth century; his bleak and uncompromising style of poetry was formed through his philosophy of "inhumanism", which focused on a rejection of emotion and man, in favour of nature and other creatures in the universe. This volume, per the dust jacket flap, "marks his [Jeffers'] return to...poetry" after a hiatus of seven years, which was marked with the publication of only one work, "Medea" (published in 1946). The blurb continues "[a]s in all his poetry, the long narrative poem 'The Double Axe' and the twenty-seven shorter verses in this volume seethe with violence and risk grave prophetic utterances. Robinson Jeffers sees a world bent on self-destruction and takes a stand for complete political isolationism." The publisher did make it clear that they did not share Jeffers' political views, with a statement to such printed on both the back flap of the jacket as well as on page [ix]. This copy made special by the simple inscription (undated) on the leaf following the half-title: "Sincerely / Robinson Jeffers" in black ink. Not only is it inscribed and has the original publisher's dust jacket, but in addition a prior owner took the care to protect it with a dramatic custom slipcase of quarter leather (see full description below). ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full navy cloth over boards, red lettering on the spine, publisher's device in gilt on the spine, top edge stained red, simple inscription by Jeffers on the leaf following the half-title, stated first printing on the copyright page; large octavo size (9 5/8" by 6"), pagination: [i-ii] [2] [iii-iv] v-viii [ix-x] [1-2] 3-149. In the original publisher's dust jacket of red and beige, summary and publisher's notes on both flaps, back panel with list of other works of poetry published by Random House. Housed in a custom slipcase quarter-bound in three different colours of inlaid leathers, the title stamped in black and "Jeffers" stamped in gilt, the sides covered in brown cloth, the opening (with a thumb notch) trimmed in black leather, the insides lined with red paste-paper. ___CONDITION: Volume is near fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; some light rubbing to the head and tail of the spine and a very small spot on the top-edge of the text block, else fine. The dust jacket, which has been price-clipped, is perhaps a bit better than very good, clean and without rips or tears; there is sunning to the spine and folds, and the top edge has overall wear. The slipcase is fine, clean and without wear. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. Seller ID: 24061401 Subject: Poetry Swan's Fine Books Walnut Creek, CA Swan's Fine Books is an open shop located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer quality used, collectible, and rare books in a wide variety of general interest subjects. While we specialize in illustrated books, fine press books, and Californiana, we have books in many areas. We are members of the leading bookselling organizations, including the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. Shipping Our books are bubble-wrapped and securely packed in cardboard, with larger books always packed in a box. Our standard shipping is via Media Mail; expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Return Policies We cheerfully accept returns within 30 days, so long as the book(s) is/are returned in the same condition as when sent. Please give us advance notice of any book(s) you need to return, thank you.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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