A shelf-staple for poetry readers: The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, edited by Thomas H. Johnson (GENRE: Poetry), in a substantial one-volume hardcover from Little, Brown and Company.
This is the kind of book you keep within arm’s reach—Dickinson’s sharp, luminous poems on love, doubt, nature, grief, faith, and the daily mysteries that feel oddly modern. Inside you’ll find the full sweep of her voice—quick flashes of wit, quiet heartbreak, and those famous slant truths that land days later.
Photo-verified details throughout, and ready for a lifetime of rereads.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Hardcover poetry book with dust jacket
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Size: 9.5 × 6.75 × 2 inches
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Material: Gray cloth boards (hardcover) + paper dust jacket
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Color: Cream/teal/black/mustard dust jacket; gray cloth cover
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Origin or Maker: Little, Brown and Company (Boston; Toronto listed)
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Year or Era: copyright page lists multiple years up to 1960; printing stated as “Tenth Printing”
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GENRE: Poetry (American Poetry / Literary Classics)
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Language / Pages: English / 769 pages
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Identifiers: Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 60-11646
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: Tenth Printing (stated on copyright page)
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Dust Jacket: Present; inside flap shows $15.00 (price-clipped: Not provided)
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Extras: Edited by Thomas H. Johnson; Little, Brown imprint mark shown on title page
Condition Grade: Good (overall)
Notes: Book presents very well with a solid, readable text block and sturdy cloth boards (photo-verified). Dust jacket is present and displayable, but shows noticeable age-toning/yellowing—especially along the spine, plus general shelf wear/rubbing consistent with a vintage jacket. Pages show light age-related toning (normal for a thick poetry volume).
- See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector note: I’d call the book Very Good on its own, but the jacket’s spine yellowing brings the overall grade to Good.
About the Author: Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson (1830–1886) reshaped American poetry with compact, daring lines—often published posthumously—where ordinary moments turn electric with thought and feeling.
A forever-book for poetry readers—add it to your nightstand stack.
