Books

First issue of Plath's rare first separate publication, a poem that would appear again later that same year in THE COLOSSUS. One of approximately 60 copies, this important debut a poetic portrait of the Boston waterfront was published by Alan Anderson's Tragara Press. It exists in two issues: a later one in marbled wrappers (most of which were retained by the Plath family and are now somewhat more common), and this earlier one originally printed as a Christmas greeting for Plath to send to friends and family. 8.5'' x 5''. Original letterpress self-wrappers. Single leaf of deckle-edged paper folded once to make [4] pages including cover. Trace toning, very faint shallow crease. Else clean and sharp overall.

A Winter Ship is a part of Sylvia Plath’s collection, known for its evocative imagery and introspective expression. This particular collection explores themes of nature, struggle, and personal reflection.