First Edition, First Printing bound in patterned paper-covered boards, with blue, red, yellow, and white checker pattern. The second issue has striped multi color boards and the third issue is bound in blue cloth. This is the TRUE FIRST EDITION with the First Issue binding. An exceptional copy with sharp corners, and slight wear to the spine. The binding is tight, and the pages are clean. There is no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A sharp copy seldom seen in this nice condition. We buy Wallace Stevens First Editions.