The Spirit Level. London: Faber & Faber, 1996. First Edition, First impression. Pp, 70. A fine bright copy in dust jacket.

Heaney’s first published collection after winning the Nobel Prize in 1995.

A finely crafted collection of poems that won the Whitbread Book of the Year Award (1996), The Spirit Level reflects Heaney’s masterful balance between personal reflection and universal themes. The work explores resilience, justice, and the delicate equilibrium of life, blending lyrical precision with profound moral insight. Reaffirming his place as one of the foremost poets of his generation.

Also issued in a limited edition of 350 copies, signed by the author.