Albatross Book of Verse: English & American Poetry from the Thirteenth Century to the Present Day – Louis Untermeyer

Description

Condition: Very Good: previous owner name inscribed and one or two spots on first pages. Very sturdy and binding in excellent condition as well as interior of book.

The Albatross Book of Verse (often titled The Albatross Book of Living Verse), edited by Louis Untermeyer, is a well-known anthology of English and American poetry ranging from the 13th century to the modern era. While originally published earlier by Collins, numerous reprints exist, including hardcovers, frequently bound in green cloth. 

• • • Editor: Louis Untermeyer
    • Publisher: Collins (often Collins/Albatross imprint)
    • Binding: Green cloth (Hardcover)
    • Page Count: Approximately 655–672 pages 
    • Content: Extensive anthology of English and American poetry 

• • Reprints of this anthology were common in the 1960s and 1970s, often used as student editions.
  • While the initial “Albatross” series was printed in Italy, later Collins editions often retained the classic, compact, green cloth-bound format.
  • Commonly Associated Features:
    • Content: Includes poetry from the 13th Century onward, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, and 20th-century poets.
    • Size: Generally a compact,, thick hardcover (approx. 4½” x 7″). (19×11.5×2.5cm)
    The book is highly regarded for its comprehensive selection of classic English poetry.