Cohen, Leonard — Selected Poems 1956-1968

Toronto, McClelland & Stewart, 1968. 4th, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover. 0771022123. 1969 reprint of 1968 edition. This is the earlier issue of this titles, with thicker text block and mustard-colour top-stain to the text block, in patterned rust cloth. Later issues are plainer and printed on lighter paper. Text is very tight, bright and fresh with owner's inscription on front free endpaper, few tape-shadows to front and rear endpapers, not too obtrusive on the ffep. Dustjacket is not price-clipped, no creasing, no staining, nor fading. Some edge-tears (under .75") and some edge-chipping (up to .25") mostly to rear and spine-ends. An average copy. This Canadian hardcover edition is suprisingly scarce. Very Good/Dust Jacket Included.