Poetry in Crystal - Interpretations in crystal of thirty-one new poems by contemporary American Poets conceived and published by Steuben Glass (1963 Hardcover, 1^st Edition)

• Editor & Book Design:   Steuben Glass Company

• Publisher:   Steuben Glass New York, NY U.S.A. 1963

Photographs of Steuben Glass's crystal creations inspired by various poems. Includes a previously unpublished poem by W.H. Auden, "The Maker". Includes "Birds and Fishes" by Robinson Jeffers. Other contributing poets include Marianne Moore, William Carlos Williams, Theodore Roethke, Denise Levertov, John Holmes, Conrad Aiken, Louise Bogan, Kenneth Rexroth, Donald Hall, et al. A biographic sketch of each poet and artist concludes the collection.

Printed by the Spiral Press, with B/W plates by The Meriden Gravure Company. Illustrated with 31 b/w gravure prints.

Hardcover has red cloth boards with title printed in gold on spine and front, but no DJ. Interior is tight, clean and text unmarked, however there is an extensive gift inscription dated 2/1/64 on ffep which adds no value.

• Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall, 86pp.

• Condition: Very Good Hardcover w/o DJ – Always Privately Owned, 1^st Edition

Copyright 1963. Stated First Edition. Implied manufactured in U.S.A. No ISBN nor MSR. LCCN: 63-12592.

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.

Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership.

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.

Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure

someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have

missing pages (you should ask).

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1^st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1^st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1^st edition. A collector

might desire this copy.

Thanks for looking!