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DICKINSON, Emily (1830-1886). Poems. Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1890.
The first edition, first printing, of the poet's first book – a landmark of American literature. A recluse throughout most of her life, Dickinson's Poems were published posthumously in a small edition of 500 copies on 12 November 1890. Aside from a small circle of family and friends, her poetry did not circulate in her lifetime and this publication gave Dickinson's work its first public exposure. The volume proved to be popular, and two more printings were required before the end of that year. BAL 4655; Myerson A.1.1.a.
Octavo (173 x 114mm). Grey and white publisher’s cloth stamped in gilt, silver floral motif, top edges gilt (lightly rubbed and soiled, hinges cracked, final two leaves detached, crease to lower corner of page 109). Binding "B," no priority. This copy bound with a partial extra set of preliminary pages, comprising i-viii. Provenance: contemporary gift inscription to first title.
The first edition, first printing, of the poet's first book – a landmark of American literature. A recluse throughout most of her life, Dickinson's Poems were published posthumously in a small edition of 500 copies on 12 November 1890. Aside from a small circle of family and friends, her poetry did not circulate in her lifetime and this publication gave Dickinson's work its first public exposure. The volume proved to be popular, and two more printings were required before the end of that year. BAL 4655; Myerson A.1.1.a.
Octavo (173 x 114mm). Grey and white publisher’s cloth stamped in gilt, silver floral motif, top edges gilt (lightly rubbed and soiled, hinges cracked, final two leaves detached, crease to lower corner of page 109). Binding "B," no priority. This copy bound with a partial extra set of preliminary pages, comprising i-viii. Provenance: contemporary gift inscription to first title.