Rita Dove was the United States Poet Laureate from 1993 to 1995, and in 1987 was the second African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. She currently teaches at the University of Virginia.

Square Octavo, unpaginated. In Near Fine condition. Bound in publisher's sewn wrappers and housed in publisher's printed envelope. Very mild wear. Envelope with light wear and dried glue to flap from sealing. Signed flat by Dove on the title page.

One of only approximately 200 copies, this being number 46. Illustration inspired by the poet's fingernails. Included is a small torn slip from the Penumbra Press wishing a Happy Valentines Day. MH Consignment. Shelved in Case 0.