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Seamus Heaney

Seamus Heaney, the Irish poet, is widely considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. He is famous for his works such as 'Death of a Naturalist,' 'North,' and 'The Spirit Level.' His writings often explored the Irish landscape, history, and identity, and were 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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  • North.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
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    Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. With the author's signed, presentation inscription to the front free endpaper on the day of pub...

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  • Eleven Poems.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
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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 Sprin...

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  • The Testament of Cresseid.

    HEANEY, Seamus; O'DONOGHUE, Hughie (artist); CARTER, Sebastian (designer).
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    A faithful rendering of a 15th century poem originally composed in the Scots language by Robert Henryson, here given fresh new life through the re...

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  • The Midnight Verdict.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
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    With the author's signed presentation inscription to the title page, "for Mary - 'lighting sky and heart' Seamus". A spectacular copy of the scarc...

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  • North.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
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    With the dust jacket. A very nice copy of a collection which is certainly one of the poet's major achievements. The jacket, which is printed on a p...

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  • Door Into the Dark.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
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    An exceptionally attractive copy of the author's second major collection.First edition, first impression; 8vo; publisher's black cloth, titles to ...

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  • Spelling it Out: in honour of Brian Friel on his 80th birthday.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
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    An acrostic by chapter, Heaney works his way through the ten letters that constitute his subject's name. A touching and eloquent tribute to a trul...

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  • The Spirit Level.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
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    Presentation copy. With the author's signed presentation inscription on the title page, 'for Mary Keep up the level Seamus Heaney'.First US edition...

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  • Seeing Things.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
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    With the author's signed presentation inscription on the title page, 'for Mary with fondest wishes Seamus Heaney'.First US edition, first impressi...

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  • New Selected Poems 1966 - 1987.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
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    One of 200 copies - signed by the author. One of 200 specially bound and numbered copies, signed by the author. Uncommon.First US edition, first im...

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  • Women and Days. Translated by Arthur Terry.

    HEANEY, Seamus [Introduction] Gabriel Ferrater.
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    With an introduction by Heaney. This copy is signed by him on the title page.First edition, first impression; signed by Heaney; 8vo; original pict...

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  • De geloofwaardigheid van de poezie [in] De Gids.No. 3.

    HEANEY, Seamus [Contributes].
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    Signed by Heaney at his contribution. Loosely inserted is a letter from Peter Fallon to the previous owners despatching this and several other ite...

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  • Statement about his adjudication [in] New Poetry 36.

    HEANEY, Seamus [Contributes].
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    Signed by Heaney at his contribution. Heaney was one of the panel of judges which instigated this publication.First edition, first impression; sig...

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  • Would They Had Stay'd [in] Poetry Review. Vol.87 No. 4.

    HEANEY, Seamus [Contributes].
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    One issue of the long running and influential periodical of London's Poetry Society. Signed by Heaney at his contribution. First edition, first im...

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