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London: David Nutt, 1913. First Edition. First Issue Binding. Fine. An exceptional copy of the first issue of Robert Frost's first published book, surely among the nicest of copies extant today. First edition, first printing, first issue binding. Bound in publisher's bronze pebbled cloth over boards, with titles stamped on the upper board in gilt. Fine, with the slightest fading to the spine. A remarkable survival. Published while Frost was living in England in hopes of finding a more receptive audience for his poetry, it was accepted by the first publisher he approached. While this book was at the press, Frost met Ezra Pound, who offered to write a review of it, which greatly helped propel Frost's reputation and stature. Pound soon introduced Frost to W. B. Yeats, who considered this book "the best poetry written in America in a long time." A lovely copy of what marks the start of an illustrious career, in which Frost would win four Pulitzer Prizes. One of fewer than 350 copies…

A Boy's Will, Robert Frost's first published book of poetry, introducing themes that would recur throughout his work.

The first edition of 'A Boy's Will' was published by David Nutt in 1913 and features a brown cover with gilt lettering.