James Reeves — The Imprisoned Sea

London, Editions Poetry, 1949. First edition. Hardback. The first edition of an introspective anthology which fuses fantasy with direct observation, written and signed by a celebrated poet best known in children's literature. The first edition of The Imprisoned Sea, an introspective anthology, written and signed by English poet and editor James Reeeves. In the publisher's original turquoise marble paper boards, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Reeves's signed inscription to the front pastedown. While best known for his proficiency with children's poetry and literature, most famously The Wandering Moon and Other Poems (1973), Reeves was celebrated for the social commentary in this fusion of reality and fantasy. The Imprisoned Sea was particularly praised for its delicate and precise word choice, with all forty-eight poems being compelling reads. In the publisher's original turquoise marble paper boards, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, mostly smart, with minimal marks and light edgewear. Light sunning to boards. Dust wrapper is mostly bright and clean, with browning to wrapper spine, and slight age toning to wrapper extremities. Minor nicking to top edge of front wrapper. Minor offsetting to pastedowns. Reeves's signed inscription to the front pastedown. Missing front free end paper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good.