Beowulf A New Translation - Seamus Heaney SIGNED 1999 Faber & Faber 10th Print

Description: Beowulf A New Translation Translated by Seamus Heaney London, Faber & Faber Limited, 1999 First Edition, Tenth Printing Hardcover. xxx + 106 pp. 5-5/8" x 8-3/4". Signed & warmly inscribed by Heaney on title page: "to Allen McClay / with highest regard / "I wish you a lifetime's / luck + blessings" / (p.41) / Seamus Heaney / October 2001" Allen McClay (1932-2010) was a Northern Irish businessman and philanthropist. In 1997, he founded the McClay Trust, which supports cancer research and development activities at Queens University Belfast. McClay was chairman of the Queens University Foundation when, on November 8, 2001, the University launched a campaign to raise £150 million for new buildings, including research facilities & the University Library, which was later named for McClay & opened in 2009. At the ceremonies announcing the launch of the campaign, Heaney read a poem he composed for the occasion & spoke about his time at Queens University as a student & faculty member. McClay also addressed the guests attending the launch announcement. Near fine in near fine, unclipped (UK £14.99 RRP) dust jacket. Inscribed by author on title page. Otherwise, interior tight, clean & unmarked. Binding firm; slight lean to spine. Covers have mild rubbing along edges; light softening to spine ends. Dust jacket has wear & a bit of fraying at head of spine; light rubbing along edges; shelfwear & some light scratches & scuffs. DJ comes protected by new, archival cover. A lovely, signed copy of Heaney's award winning translation. A great addition to your collection or as a gift. Ships well-packed in a box.

Price: 150 USD

Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia

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