95 Poems

New York: Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1958 Limited first edition. One of 300 copies signed and numbered by the author, this copy being number 45. Publisher's bright blue cloth with "95" stamped to boards in blind, lettered in gilt to front board and spine, top edge stained yellow, with yellow endpapers; in the original glassine jacket and publisher's black paper slipcase with white title label lettered in gilt. Fine book; near fine slipcase, with a few light marks, and some soiling to label. Glassine split in two parts at spine, with some toning, and moderate chipping to edges. Overall, an exceptionally bright and clean copy in the rare glassine wrapper. (truncated) 95 Poems is the last collection of new poetry published before Cummings' death in 1962. Specifically, it includes many of the author's most well-known poems, including "i carry your heart with me," "l(a," "dive for dreams," "if the Lovestar grows most big," "i love you much (most beautiful darling)," and "rosetree,rosetree," among others. 95 Poems represents the reflections of a mature poet, with the poems exploring Cummings' meditative thoughts on life, nature, time, and love. Characteristic of Cummings' verse, many of the poems in this collection draw beauty from their simplicity without sacrificing the deep emotions they address.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Dust Jacket Included. (Inventory #: EEC042)