Poems: Second Series
Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1892.
First edition, second printing. [v], 230 pp. with four-page facsimile manuscript poem at front. Bound in publisher's dove gray cloth over beveled boards (Myerson's B binding with priority undetermined), stamped in gilt with Indian pipe stem motif, top edge gilt, white silk ribbon marker. Near Fine with light wear and soiling to covers and endpapers, gift inscription dated Christmas 1891 to front free endpaper. Contents lightly toned. Myerson A2.1.b.
A lovely copy of Emily Dickinson's second posthumously published book of poetry. Although the title page is dated 1892, the book was printed on November 14, 1891, less than a month after the first printing of October 21. The third, fourth and fifth printings were crowded into December, a testament to the book's popularity. The collection features some of Dickinson's most famous poems, including “I’m nobody! Who are you?” and “Hope.”.
Price: $2,500