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W. H. Auden

The Shield of Achilles, 1955
NY: Random House
First edition.
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Laid in is a note from Random House indicating this as a review copy. Bound in blue paper over boards backed in tan cloth. Mild rubbing, else fine in a...
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Laid in is a note from Random House indicating this as a review copy. Bound in blue paper over boards backed in tan cloth. Mild rubbing, else fine in a near fine dust wrapper with spine somewhat toned and pen mark to foot of upper panel.
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Bloomfield and Mendelson A35.
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