Presentation copy of the first edition of this selection of verse by the celebrated 20th century Irish poet. London/Oldcastle, Ireland: Viking/Gallery, in association with Oxford University Press, 1991. First edition (full number line on copyright page). Octavo, 8-3/4 x 5-5/8 in. 194pp. Black textured-paper boards, white spine lettering; in dust jacket. Light bumping to board corners. Else near fine in a near fine jacket showing moderate toning, particularly to perimeters of rear panel and flaps. Jacket unpriced; presumably an export variant for sale abroad. SIGNED, dated, and INSCRIBED by Mahon on the title page to the late New York philanthropist and arts patron Mary Kaplan.
