The Earth Breath and other Poems. New York & London: John Lane, Sign of the Bodley Head, (1897). First Edition. Pp 94, uncut. Grey boards, title and illustration depicting trees in dark green to upper cover and spine. A nice bright copy.

A.E.’s second book of verse, dedicated to W.B. Yeats. It was preceded by Homeward Songs by the Way (Dublin, 1894).

George Russell (Æ) and W.B. Yeats were deeply connected through their shared and profound interest in folklore, mysticism, and the spiritual traditions of Ireland. This connection was a foundational element of their lifelong friendship and a central driving force of the Irish Literary Revival.