Description: THE STAR-TREADER AND OTHER POEMS Author: Smith, Clark Ashton Title: THE STAR-TREADER AND OTHER POEMS Publication: San Francisco: A.M. Robertson, 1912 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. Limited to 2,000 copies, of which approximately 1,000 sets of unbound sheets were destroyed by fire. Signed by Clark Ashton Smith on the half-title. The author's first book, a collection of 55 poems which reflect the influence of Smith's mentor, fellow California poet George Sterling. The Star-Treader was favorably reviewed, with one critic proclaiming Smith the "Keats of the Pacific". Later, following the publication of his third collection of verse, Ebony and Crystal (1922), Smith received a fan letter from H.P. Lovecraft, which was the beginning of 15 years of friendship and correspondence between the two masters of dark fantasy and horror. Octavo: [100] p. with a title page printed in red and black. Original tan paper-covered boards, with decorative gilt stamping. Period previous owner's ink signature to the front flyleaf. The dust jacket is rather toned, with some staining along the spine (light transfer to the boards) and a smudge to the rear board. Very good / Good. Seller ID: 75964 Subject: Science Fiction Established in 1981, Johnson Rare Books & Archives offers a wide array of materials from fine first editions to holographic letters, vernacular photography, archives, and other cultural resources. Our bricks and mortar location in downtown Covina, The Book Shop, is located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The shop is open six days a week and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), we uphold our association's code of ethics. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 920 USD
Location: Covina, California
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Author: Smith, Clark Ashton
Publisher: A.M. Robertson
Year Printed: 1912
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
