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POEMS 1905-1962: An Authorised Typewriter Edition of 770 Collected, 45 Uncollected and 20 Unpublished Poems Recreated from the Poet's Manuscripts with Bibliographical and Textual Notes by George James Firmage
by Cummings, E.E
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Covina, California, United States
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About This Item
London: The Marchim Press Ltd, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. This is copy number 186 of 225. A fitting monument to this important modernist's work, impressive for editorial diligence and a visual presentation that is in keeping with Cummings' own blend of classical and avant-garde energies, formal and intimate moods. Quarto: xxiii, 741 p. Original three-quarter green calf and hessian binding, with gilt titles. A fine copy in the original clear acetate dust jacket.
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- Bookseller
- Johnson Rare Books & Archives
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 76725
- Title
- POEMS 1905-1962: An Authorised Typewriter Edition of 770 Collected, 45 Uncollected and 20 Unpublished Poems Recreated from the Poet's Manuscripts with Bibliographical and Textual Notes by George James Firmage
- Author
- Cummings, E.E
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Marchim Press Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- Poetry, American Literature, Avant-Garde, Modernism
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
Terms of Sale
Johnson Rare Books & Archives
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About the Seller
Johnson Rare Books & Archives
Biblio member since 2008
Covina, California
About Johnson Rare Books & Archives
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