![[Book #51162] LYRIC VERSE: A PRINTER'S CHOICE. David R. Godine.](https://babcockbooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/51162.jpg?auto=webp&v=1740523400)
LYRIC VERSE: A PRINTER'S CHOICE Compiled and Printed by David R. Godine
Lunenburg, VT: Stinehour Press, 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. From a total edition of 500 copies, this is one of 30 printed on light Fabriano paper, though unnumbered and unsigned by the compiler. A presentation copy, signed and inscribed by David Godine: "For Esther Kahn / may she enjoy the book / and may I extend all best wishes / & hopes for a visit / David Godine / Dec 1970." Godine’s first published book, featuring Latin verse from ancient Rome, Italian verse from the Renaissance, 19th-century French poetry, and English verse from Chaucer to Lawrence Durrell (with Christina Rossetti and Emily Dickinson as the women contributors). Includes notes on the nine typefaces selected for the poems. 75 pp. Tall 8vo, original morocco-backed marbled boards, spine stamped in gilt. Fine
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