Everson, William [1912 - 1994] - WAR ELEGIES

Waldport OR: Untide Press, 1944. 1st edition thus. SIGNED. #2 of 30 copies so issued, out of a total edition of 975 cc. Deluxe full calf binding lettered in gilt, with marbled eps. Unpaginated (though 32 pp). Illustrated by Kemper Nomland Jr. 8vo. 9-3/8" X 6-1/2". VG+ (minor rubs to extremities). The first 'printed' edition of this work, which was previously issued in mimeo form. Here Everson adds an eleventh 'War Elegy' & includes an introduction for this edition. This signed, specially-bound version, by the Lord John Press [ca mid-80s], not included in 'Joe the Pro's' 1987 Everson catalogue.