DIGGING FOR CHINA

New York: Doubleday, 1970. First edition. Pictorial paper-covered boards in illustrated dust jacket; 12mo. [29 pp.] Specially signed by the poet. The first separate edition of this poem, and first with illustrations in color by William Pène du Bois, who also illustrated the dust jacket. A lovely book for children. Stamped "Books For Young Readers/Editorial Copy/ Do Not Remove" on ffep, light wear to bottom edges, else about fine in a dust jacket with light wear at corners. Scarce book signed.