Robinson Jeffers Dear Judas 1929 1st Edition Liveright HCDJ * NICE COPY

Description: Title: Dear Judas by Robinson Jeffers - 1929 1st Edition Liveright w/ Dust Jacket Publisher: Horace Liveright Date: 1929 Condition: •Dust Jacket: Original green dust jacket with black and blue design. Jacket shows moderate wear, including chipping at edges, slight darkening to the spine, and general shelf wear. Minor creasing and small tears along the edges have been professionally stabilized with a protective Mylar cover. •Cover: Black cloth spine with gilt lettering, paired with brown paper-covered boards. Boards show minor rubbing at edges, with corners lightly bumped. The spine is clean, with gilt titling bright and intact. •Endpapers: Clean and free of markings, though slightly age-toned. A faint shadow remains from what may have been a removed bookplate or sticker on the front pastedown. •Text Block: Pages are clean and unmarked, with no foxing, tears, or annotations observed. Edges are lightly toned, consistent with age. Binding remains strong and intact. •Other Notes: The book retains its classic appeal, with crisp typography and an elegant title page featuring red and black ink. Description: This is the first edition of Dear Judas and Other Poems by Robinson Jeffers, published in 1929 by Horace Liveright. This collection of poetry demonstrates Jeffers’ evocative style, exploring themes of betrayal, existential struggles, and the human connection to nature. The titular poem, Dear Judas, reinterprets the biblical narrative with profound psychological depth, while other poems such as The Loving Shepherdess and Hooded Night showcase his characteristic blend of mysticism and realism. The dust jacket, with its striking green and blue design, reflects the modernist aesthetic of the late 1920s and is an integral part of the book’s presentation. This edition, enhanced by its preservation in a protective cover, remains a testament to Jeffers’ enduring literary significance. Interesting Notes: •Jeffers was renowned for his association with the California coast, which influenced much of his poetic imagery. •This collection represents a pivotal moment in his career, bridging his early narrative poetry with his later philosophical works. Dimensions: Approx. 8 x 5.5 inches Shipping: This book will be packaged securely, with the dust jacket protected in a removable Mylar cover.

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