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Seamus Heaney

Shop rare books and first editions by Seamus Heaney, widely recognised as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century.

A towering figure in 20th-century literature, the Irish poet has left an indelible mark on the world of poetry with seminal works like ‘Death of a Naturalist’, ‘North’, and ‘The Spirit Level’. His writings often explore the Irish landscape, history, and identity, and are characterized by their lyrical language and vivid imagery.

Browse our selection of Seamus Heaney rare books now, including first editions and signed copies

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  • First edition of Heaney's rare first published work, with the notice for his 'first book of poems, Death of a Naturalist' to be published in Spring 1966.
    First edition of Heaney's rare first published work, with the notice for his 'first book of poems, Death of a Naturalist' to be published in Spring 1966.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
    Eleven Poems. 1965.
    £2,500.00

  • A faithful rendering of a 15th-century poem originally composed in the Scots language by Henryson, here given fresh new life by Irish poet Seamus Heaney.
    A faithful rendering of a 15th-century poem originally composed in the Scots language by Henryson, here given fresh new life by Irish poet Seamus Heaney.

    HEANEY, Seamus; O'DONOGHUE, Hughie (artist); CARTER, Sebastian (designer).
    The Testament of Cresseid. 2004.
    £2,250.00

  • First edition of The Midnight Verdict by Seamus Heaney, inscribed by the author.
    First edition of The Midnight Verdict by Seamus Heaney, inscribed by the author.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
    The Midnight Verdict. 1993.
    £1,500.00

  • First edition of Wintering Out by Seamus Heaney.
    First edition of Wintering Out by Seamus Heaney.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
    Wintering Out. 1972.
    £675.00

  • An exceptionally nice copy of Seamus Heaney's second major collection of poetry published in 1969: Door into the Dark.
    An exceptionally nice copy of Seamus Heaney's second major collection of poetry published in 1969: Door into the Dark.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
    Door Into the Dark. 1969.
    £650.00

  • The first US edition of Seamus Heaney's Station Island, inscribed to literary critic David Lehman.
    The first US edition of Seamus Heaney's Station Island, inscribed to literary critic David Lehman.

    HEANEY, Seamus
    Station Island. 1985.
    £575.00

  • First edition of De geloofwaardigheid van de poezie by Seamus Heaney, signed by the author.
    First edition of De geloofwaardigheid van de poezie by Seamus Heaney, signed by the author.

    HEANEY, Seamus [Contributes].
    De geloofwaardigheid van de poezie [in] De Gids.No. 3. March, 1998.
    £125.00

  • First edition of Responses, with contributions by Seamus Heaney.
    First edition of Responses, with contributions by Seamus Heaney.

    HEANEY, Seamus (Contributor).
    Responses. 1971.
    £45.00

  • First edition of From Squarings by Seamus Heaney in Agni 29/30.
    First edition of From Squarings by Seamus Heaney in Agni 29/30.

    HEANEY, Seamus [Contributes].
    From Squarings [in] Agni 29/30. 1990
    £45.00

  • First edition of The Anthology of Popular Verse by Seamus Heaney.
    First edition of The Anthology of Popular Verse by Seamus Heaney.

    HEANEY, Seamus [contributes].
    The Anthology of Popular Verse. 1994
    £30.00

  • First edition of Clifden Community Arts Festival 2010 by Seamus Heaney.

    HEANEY, Seamus [Programme].
    Clifden Community Arts Festival 2010. 2010.
    £20.00

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