The Spirit of Romance - Ezra Pound 1st thus/1st HC/DJ (New Directions) 1 of 500!

The Spirit of Romance by Ezra Pound.Norfolk (CT): New Directions, 1953. 8vo, faux cloth stamped in silver down spine, in DJ; 248pp. includes index. First edition thus, first printing: a reissue by New Directions in a limited hardcover edition—Gallup states only 500 copies! Essays by Pound on the Romantic tradition, including works on “Dante,” “Psychology and the Troubadours,” “Poeti Latini,” among others. A very NF copy with trifling wear to spine extremities (negligible) at the very edges of the crown and heel of the spine in a stunning NF unclipped, very lightly spine-toned DJ with no edge tears and none of the usual small nicks and scuffs to the printed blue background. A truly superb copy of this reissue—quite scarce in this condition! Terms: WINNING BIDDER MUST CONTACT SELLER WITHIN 24 HOURS (1 DAY) AFTER CLOSE OF AUCTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE PURCHASE. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE VIA PAYPAL WITHIN 72 HOURS (THREE DAYS) FROM CLOSE OF AUCTION--NO EXCEPTIONS! Returns: Full refund/credit within 7 days of receipt with prior notification. Shipping and handling anywhere in the USA via USPS detailed below; alternate shipping or special USPS services also available. AIRMAIL worldwide available; inquire to confirm postal charges before bidding. We usually ship items within 72 hours of when payment is received (or clears our bank); however, delays in payment may increase handling time and further delay shipment. We are always happy to combine shipping on multiple orders whenever possible! Thank you! read more