Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional signed first hardcover edition, first printing of Horoscopes for the Dead by Billy Collins in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2011 Random House. First Printing with complete number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a convex spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, mild edge wear, The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the author’s signature on the title page with no inscription. No other marks, inscriptions or signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear, and the price on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Billy Collins is widely acknowledged as a prominent player at the table of modern American poetry. And in this collection, Horoscopes for the Dead, the verbal gifts that earned him the title “America’s most popular poet” are on full display.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap. Thin volume.
