A very good copy of the 1936 First trade edition, second impression of 6000 copies (without "first printing" statement on copyright page and using the plates of the Limited Edition (see *Crane* A21.1). Published by Henry Holt in New York, It would become Frost's 3rd Pulitzer Prize in 1937 and this copy has been signed and dated without personalization by the poet on both the front free endpaper and at the conclusion of the poem on page 35. The books original owner attended a reading by Frost in Newport Rhode Island on August 28th, 1936, and has written some interesting lecture notes and observations in pencil in and around the poem "Departmental" on page 34 & 35. Condition: 8vo; 102 pages - Publisher's rough linen cloth stamped in gilt on the front cover and spine. Light wear with lower corners bumped, front board slightly cocked and some fading to the gilt print on the spine. A bookplate affixed to the front flyleaf, a small bookseller label affixed to the rear endpaper and some heavy toning to page 46 & 47. The unclipped dust jacket is in very good condition with some wear to the edges, sunning to the spine and chipping to the fold and spine ends. Overall, a very good copy, and rare to find signed and dated twice by Frost without personal inscription.