Books

First edition, first impression, signed by the poet on the title page. Loosely inserted is a copy of the summer 1969 issue of the Poetry Book Society Bulletin, which names Door Into the Dark as its "summer choice" and prints a brief promotional essay by Heaney on the front page. Octavo. Original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt. With dust jacket. Hint of rubbing to unclipped jacket, faint creases to top edge and one short closed tear, else sharp: a fine copy in near-fine jacket. Brandes & Durkan A5.