London/Oldcastle, Ireland: Viking/Gallery, in association with Oxford University Press, 1991. First edition. 194pp. Black textured paper over boards; dust jacket. Light bumping to board corners. Jacket with moderate toning, particularly to perimeters of rear panel and flaps. Signed, dated, and inscribed by Mahon on the title page.
Presentation copy of the first edition of this selection of verse by the celebrated 20th century Irish poet. Mahon's inscription is to to the late New York philanthropist and arts patron Mary Kaplan.
