Hello! Up for sale is a SIGNED First Edition, First Printing Hardcover of the poetry collection COMING CLOSE TO THE EARTH by bestselling poet, singer, songwriter Rod McKuen!! As one of the most popular poets during the 60's, McKuen sold over 60 million books of his works while also writing over 1,500 songs. The book is signed, inscribed & dated by the author on the front endleaf. The copyright page states : "First Edition" and there is a full 1-10 numberline, indicating a first printing. The book is in Good condition, with only light wear and some faint foxing/spotting to the top edge of the pages. The only other flaw is that there is some slight page cracking/separation at the rear end page (see photo). The spine is otherwise tight and there is a slight lean. The dustjacket is in Good condition, with light wear to the edges and some faint rubbing and dings, but no rips or tears. The $6.95 price is intact and unclipped. ' Please let me know if you have any questions.