After Summer

Old Deerfield, MA and Dublin, Ireland: The Deerfield Press and Gallery Press, 1978. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover. One of 250 copies signed by Seamus Heaney. A small early book of poems by this famed Irish poet. This is a nice copy of a work containing two of Heaney's lovely poems. They are accompanied by two illustrations by Engelland, one being a black and white engraved portrait of the poet. Hand bound maroon cloth covers by Museum Bookbindings in Dublin. Printed by the well known Harold McGrath at the Hampshire Typothetae in Massachusetts. In a tan dustjacket that has creases to the top edges, light fading, and small tears to top edge and bottom of spine. The cloth binding has a few spots of fading on both covers. Despite noted condition issues, this relatively uncommon book is still in very good condition. Measures 6 x 9 inches. Unpaginated [5 pages]. PRI/072524. (Inventory #: 37389)