MAHON, Derek. Somewhere The Wave. Drawings and Watercolours by Bernadette Kiely (Signed limited edition)

Loughcrew: The Gallery Press, 2007. [32]. Blue cloth, title blind-stamped on upper cover. Edition limited to 500 copies (121), signed and numbered by the author, of which only 450 are for sale. A fine copy in dust jacket.

Somewhere the Wave by Derek Mahon is a powerful collection that highlights the lyrical mastery of one of Ireland’s greatest modern poets. Published in 2007 by The Gallery Press, this work demonstrates Mahon’s ability to balance sharp observation with philosophical reflection, capturing the flux of memory, history, and the natural world. The title itself suggests both movement and transience, themes that run throughout Mahon’s poetry as he contemplates identity, mortality, and Ireland’s shifting cultural landscape.

As a finely produced Gallery Press edition, Somewhere the Wave has become highly desirable among collectors of modern Irish literature. First editions, particularly those in fine condition, are increasingly scarce, while signed copies by Derek Mahon are especially prized in the rare book market. Mahon’s reputation as one of Ireland’s most significant late-20th-century and early-21st-century poets ensures lasting demand for his works.

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