James Joyce — Pomes Penyeach

London, Faber & Faber, 1933. Paperback. A first UK edition, second impression of Joyce's second poetry collection, written between between 1904 and 1924. The first UK edition, second impression of this work in the publisher's original card wraps, with the original green outer wraps sewn to the spine.Previous owner's ink inscription to the front free end paper, dated 1936.Joyce's second published collection of poems, written over a twenty year period between 1904 and 1924, and with each poem followed by the year and location of composition. This work comprises thirteen poems.The publication of the work was initially rejected by Ezra Pound. Sylvia Beach's Shakespeare and Company ultimately published the work for the price of twelve francs. In the publisher's original card wraps, with the original green outer wraps sewn to the spine. Externally, very smart. Outer green wrap is smart but sunned to the perimeters, with the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for a small mark to the rear free end paper. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .