AUDEN, W. H. . Poems. London: Faber (1930). First edition of Auden's first regularly published book. One of 1000 copies printed. Bloomfield & Mendelson A2a. Signed by Auden using his full name on the title-page. Although signed copies of Auden's later publications are not uncommon, signed copies of this book are extremely rare. 8vo, original pale blue printed wrappers. Wrappers slightly rubbed and faintly dust-soiled, one shallow nick at top of back panel of wrapper, otherwise a very good copy of this fragile book