The Carrier Of Ladders

New York: Atheneum, 1970. Softcover. Near Fine. First edition. Trade paperback. ix, 138pp. Spine lightly sunned, corners rubbed, near fine. Advance Review Copy with the publisher's slip laid in. Poetry.

New York: Atheneuim, 1973. 138 pp. Blue and brown wraps show some minor signs of use. There is chipping around the edges as there is some strain to the spine on the inside. Signed by the author on the first title page. . Signed By the Author. Third Printing. Softcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 5 1/2" x 9".

Previous owners name in Ink recto front end paper. Cover corners not straight,. Spine shows book has been opened. Text unmarked. Front cover top bends. Top conrer shows a little wear

Atheneum, 1970 VG+ Stated first edition. Clean text and interior. $3.95 price on rear cover. Uncracked spine. Bumped front corners.. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Very Good+/No Jacket.

Atheneum, 1973. Later Printing. Paperback. Near Fine. A nice association copy, inscribed by Merwin to fellow poet William Matchett and his wife, Judy, on the half-title page: Love to Bill and Judy/ Matchett/ (signed) from William/ Seattle/ May 1983. Also with Matchett's name and date on the ffep. A Near Fine copy. Third Printing 1973.

New York: Atheneum, 1971 2nd ptg. 138pp. paperback 8vo: near Very Good [thin old damp stain outline confined to top edge, not affecting blank margins or text; else a nice clean, complete & tight copy. Merwin's (1927-2019) first of two Pulitzers for poetry.

Scribner, 1970. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Atheneum, 1971-06. Paperback. Good.