Description: THE LOST SON AND OTHER POEMS (SIGNED) Author: Roethke, Theodore Title: THE LOST SON AND OTHER POEMS (SIGNED) Publication: New York: Doubleday and Company, 1948 Edition: Second Printing Description: Charles Seide. Hardcover. Octavo. Black cloth-covered boards. First printing of the second book of one of one of the most beloved of American poets, who died of a heart attack at age 55. who went on to win -- six years after publication of this book -- a Pulitzer Prize and two National Book Awards for Poetry. This book contains a number of poems inspired by Roethke's memories as a boy working in his parent's floral business. in Saginaw, Michigan. Later, he wrote: "The greenhouse "is my symbol for the whole of life, a womb, a heaven-on-earth.".A wee bit of shelfwear to the book itself, light rubbing to extremities. Dustjacket (with $2.50 price intact) shows long missing strip, no more than 1" high, across the top of the rear panel, across spine, and a third of the way across the top of the front panel. 1/2". Small chips to bottom dustjacket spine and front flap. SIGNED by poet in his characteristic green ink, on the front free endpaper. Very Good in Good Only Dustjacket. 550.00. Seller ID: 84903 Subject: Poetry Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Roethke, Theodore
Illustrator: Charles Seide
Publisher: Doubleday and Company
Year Printed: 1948
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Signed
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
