New York: Limited Editions Club, 1950. First Edition. Hardcover. Tasteful bookplate on each front pastedown; contents bright and fresh. Close to Fine in a Very Good slipcase with some splitting at top and bottom edges. Thomas Nason. Two large octavo (7-3/4" x 11") volumes bound in full blue denim with new black leather labels stamped in gold. Copy #1244 of 1500 copies illustrated with wood engravings by Thomas Nason, perhaps Frost's most sympathetic illustrator, and designed by Bruce Rogers. SIGNED by the poet, the illustrator, and the designer of the book on the colophon page. The most beautiful of the several issues of this great poet's complete works. Uncommon Monthly Letter laid in.

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Bookseller: Charles Agvent (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 021281
Title: THE COMPLETE POEMS OF ROBERT FROST
Author: FROST, Robert
Illustrator: Thomas Nason
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Tasteful bookplate on each front pastedown; contents bright and fresh. Close to Fine in a Very Good slipcase with some splitting
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Limited Editions Club
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1950
Keywords: Signed, Bruce Rogers, Limited Editions Club, Wood Engravings, Modern First Editions, Thomas Nason, Modern Firsts, Robert Frost, Modern Poetry, Illustrated Books

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Charles Agvent

All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.

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Charles Agvent

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We carry a diverse and select stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century Literary First Editions, Signed Books & Autographs (especially Presidential and Literary), and Limited Editions Club books. We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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