POEMS WRITTEN IN DISCOURAGEMENT...1912 - 1913.
Yeats, William Butler:

Churchtown, Dundrum: The Cuala Press, 1913. Grey wrappers, printed in black, sewn. Fine. Half morocco slipcase. First edition. One of fifty copies only, published in October, hors commerce. Inscribed on the front wrapper: "Mrs. Avery Coonley Ward from WB Yeats, March 30. 14." The recipient was, no doubt, Lydia Avery Coonley Ward, the prominent suffragette/philanthropist/poet (1845-1924) of Wyoming and Chicago. A collection of five poems, including "To a Wealthy Man, who promised a second subscription if it were proved the people wanted pictures," the pivotal "September, 1913," "To a Friend whose Work has come to Nothing," "Paudeen," and "To A Shade." WADE 107. MILLER, p.127.

(Item ID: WRCLIT61121) $8,500.00

One of Fifty - Inscribed