New York: Vintage Books [Vintage International], 1989. Book. Near Very Good. Soft cover. First Edition Thus. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Trade paperback. 315 pages. Edited and selected by Edward Mendelson. First edition thus, first printing with full number line. "This edition of W.H. Auden's "Selected poems" presents the original versions of many poems which Auden revised to conform to his evolving political and literary attitudes later in his career." [from read cover]. No previous ownership marks. No spine crease. Very mild toning to page edges as per usual with this edition. One leaf shows slight wrinkling from moisture, most likely from the printing process and bound in, as to adjacent leaves show no evidence of exposure. A clean, tight, and unmarked copy. Near very good. .

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Bookseller: Great Expectations Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 018906
Title: W.H. Auden: Selected Poems
Author: Auden, W. H
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Near Very Good
Edition: First Edition Thus
ISBN 10: 0679724834
ISBN 13: 9780679724834
Publisher: Vintage Books [Vintage International]
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1989
Keywords: Poems, Poetry
Bookseller catalogs: Poetry;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

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