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Heaney, Seamus. Death of a Naturalist, first
edition.
1966, London, Faber and Faber, first UK edition / 3rd
impression. 8vo, boxed in custom-made protective
slip-case, title etc, in gilt on spine.
Death of a Naturalist (1966) is Heaney’s earliest
volume which characteristically incorporates vivid
memories of his childhood in Northern Ireland. As
with his later works, nature plays a dominant role
within this work. Heaney announces in the first
poem of the collection that he will figuratively “dig”
with his poem, echoing the nurturing practice of his
farming ancestors and their own connection with
the land.
Estimate €500-€700 (approx £425-£595)
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Heaney, Seamus. Death of a Naturalist, first US
edition, signed.
1966, New York, Oxford University Press, First US
edition. Signed by author on fly-leaf. Boxed in
custom-made slip-case.
Estimate €400-€600 (approx £340-£510)
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Heaney, Seamus. Door Into the Dark.
1969, London, Faber and Faber, first UK edition. 8vo,
brown cloth gilt.
Estimate €200-€300 (approx £170-£255)
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