Firstborn.

First edition of Louise Gluck's FIrstborn; Inscribed by Her

Firstborn.

GLUCK, Louise.

$1,500.00

Item Number: 138218

New York: New American Library, 1968.

First edition of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning poet’s first book, one of only 50 numbered copies. Octavo, bound in half morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “For ____ ____ with best wishes Louise Gluck.” In fine condition.

"This book introduces Louise Gluck, who at twenty-four is already a poet of terrifying accomplishment. Miss Gluck's work gives us a sense of defiled life made whole again by courage, wit and intelligence" (Stanley Moss).

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