A seminal confessional poet (1928-1974) and recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in 1967, Sexton battled mental illness throughout her life until committing suicide at age 45. Signed book: Transformations. First edition, first printing, limited issue of 500. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1971. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 8.5, 112 pages. Signed on the colophon in black felt tip. Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: F/None, in VG+ slipcase. The first of only two signed limited editions by the tragic poet, this is a hard-to-find title in excellent condition. RR Auction COA.
