Ground Work: Before the War [Inscribed to Nathaniel Tarn] [With] Ground Work II: In the Dark

New York: New Directions Books, 1984, 1987. First Editions. First Printings, wrappered issue. Two square quarto volumes (21.5cm); original pictorial card wrappers; [xii],[2],3-175,[5]; [vi],90pp. Inscribed by Duncan on the title page of Vol.I to noted poet, translator, and anthropologist Nathaniel Tarn (1928-2024): "For Nathaniel / Robert D. / at San Jose / 1985." Tarn's inked name and date of acquisition appear on the half-title of Vol.II. Light wear to extremities, else a uniformly Near Fine set. A nice association copy – Tarn published Duncan's work during his tenure at Jonathan Cape, and has both reviewed and written extensively on Duncan and his writing. 87744.