MCCRAE, Shane. The Gilded Auction Block.

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019.

8vo.; in burgundy boards with gilt titles on spine; with dust-jacket; fine.

First edition, inscribed by McCrae: “Paul, the first poem of yours that did me in was ‘The Train.’ ‘The Train’ was also the first poem of yours I ever read. I've been your fan since, and I don't mind saying your author photo circa ‘Maggot’ is my favorite author photo of all time. Maybe you already have this book, but how often does one get the chance to inscribe a book to one of one's most beloved poets? / No mistakes first try! / – Shane McCrae / 4-1-19”.