By the author, (1971). First edition - A collection of 39 poems written during World War II by this soldier, surgeon and author. Introduction by Abe C. Ravitz on the "Soldier-Poet" in which he describes these as "rescued from his fading Army ledger." Unpaginated.
Condition: Near fine in red wrappers (embossed seal of prev owner)
London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, (1945). Hardcover first edition - Welsh poet's first and apparently only published work - a review in the Wales poetry journal of 1947 described it as "a little book of muted and imperfect music. Many experiences here collected have their roots in childhood, and others reflect the patience of long-suffering during war. An obvious influence in them is the work of Dylan Thomas. Nevertheless, several of these poems, in spite of awkward and unresolved tensions, promise a fuller achievement later on. There is an alert intentness in Each in his own Grim Darkness, in I, Christ, no Mother's Darkness and in Who yet has Jaundice in the Bone which merit attention. Levy is…
London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, (1945). Hardcover first edition - Welsh poet's first and apparently only published work - a review in the Wales poetry journal of 1947 described it as "a little book of muted and imperfect music. Many experiences here collected have their roots in childhood, and others reflect the patience of long-suffering during war. An obvious influence in them is the work of Dylan Thomas. Nevertheless, several of these poems, in spite of awkward and unresolved tensions, promise a fuller achievement later on. There is an alert intentness in Each in his own Grim Darkness, in I, Christ, no Mother's Darkness and in Who yet has Jaundice in the Bone which merit attention. Levy is still self-conscious and confused about his imagery-but a poet can be forgiven much when he is young, provided he thinks to some purpose. Levy does." 47 pp.
Edition: First printing in wrappers. No hardcover edition.
Prospect, CT: The Catalyst Press, (1978). SIGNED first edition - A slim collection of poems, dedicated to her brother who was killed in action during World War II. INSCRIBED by the author inside the front cover to another poet with the comment "a fine poet" and dated in the year of publication. 32 pp.
Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (name of a school stamped on front cover).