Robert B. Shaw — Curious Questions

Oxford, Carcanet Press, 1970. First edition. Paperback. One of forty limited editions of this compelling anthology written and signed by wry American poet Robert B. Shaw. The signed limited edition of Curious Questions, an attractive anthology, written by award-winning American poet Robert B. Shaw. This copy is no. 10 of 40 copies signed by Shaw, with six hundred copies of this work printed. In the publisher's original paper wraps, with Shaw's signature to the title leaf. Known for his wry poems which often critique the humdrums of daily life, this particular anthology also includes a poem dedicated to Robert Lowell as well as verse examining exploration. Shaw would later win the Hollis Summer Poetry Prize, Shennandoah's James Boatwright III Prize for Poetry, as well as fellowships from the NEA.  In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, smart, with minimal marks. Minor browning to the spine and a minor crease to the head of the spine. End papers are clean. Internally, firmly bound. Ink date and edition number to front blank. Shaw's signature to the title leaf. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .