THE LAKE WITHOUT A NAME : POEMS OF MAYO (SIGNED); Wood Engravings, Jeffrey Morgan

Author: Longley, Michael
Title: THE LAKE WITHOUT A NAME : POEMS OF MAYO (SIGNED); Wood Engravings, Jeffrey Morgan
Publication: Belfast, Ireland: Blackstaff Press, 2005
Edition: First Edition

Description: Hardcover. Quarto, 10.5 in. x 7.25 in., pp. [12], 1-72, [3]. Signed by author Michael Longley and illustrator Jeffrey Morgan on the limited edition page. Limited edition #72/275. Additional two signatures on laid-in limited edition (#72/75) four-page pamphlet. Illustrated with numerous wood engravings. Harmatan goatskin with speckled Fabriano Ingres white paper sides. Gilt title to spine. Presented in blue-green scalloped cloth slipcase. Unmarked.

Presented in pocket on rear pastedown: Limited edition 10 in. x 7 in. four-page pamphlet presentation of Michael Longley's poem "Greenshank", with additional signatures of author Michael Longley and illustrator Jeffrey Morgan.

Laid in: Two promotional pamphlets:
1) 8.25 in. x 3.9 in. bifold invitation from Blackstaff Press to celebrate this publication at Malone House in Belfast on June 21, 2006. In original envelope with return address of Blackstaff Press.
2) 10 in. x 7 in. four-page presentation of Michael Longley's poem "Petalwort" with an announcement of the forthcoming publication of this book. A separate one page order form is also enclosed. Near Fine / Near Fine.

Forty-eight poems that capture the unique essence of County Mayo.

Seller ID: 100738

Subject: Irish and Ireland

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