Allen Tate — Two Conceits for the Eye to Sing, If Possible

[Massachusetts], The Cummington Press, 1950. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this uncommon poetry work from Allen Tate, featuring an illustration by Wightman Williams. First edition. Uncommon. In the publisher's original soft covers. With a wood engraving by Wightman Williams. Collated, complete. Two unusual conceits from the American poet, essayist and social commentator, Allen Tate, who served as the United States poet laureate between 1943 and 1944. This work was printed at Harry Duncan's Cummington Press. In the publisher's original soft covers. Externally, very smart with minimal shelf wear and a few marks, lightly creased around the title piece. Internally, generally firmly bound, a little delicate, bound together by one central thread. Pages are reasonably bright and clean, a little age toned, especially to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Wightman Williams. Very Good .