Prose poems from The illuminations of Arthur Rimbaud. Translated by Helen Rootham by Smith, Patti, b. 1946) Rimbaud, Arthur, 1854-1891 - 1943
by Smith, Patti, b. 1946) Rimbaud, Arthur, 1854-1891
Prose poems from The illuminations of Arthur Rimbaud. Translated by Helen Rootham
by Smith, Patti, b. 1946) Rimbaud, Arthur, 1854-1891
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First American edition of the first published translation of Les illuminations in English; comprising some twenty-one poems in English and French on facing pages. -- This is an outstanding association copy, inscribed and signed by Patti Smith, who has more than once been called the reincarnation of Rimbaud. -- -- Collation: In 24 (226 x 149 mm): 24 leaves paginated [1-3] 4-48. Binding: Publisher's blank white wrappers, yellow-cardstock dust-jacket after Alfonso Ossorio (1916-1990), priced 50 cents as issued. Condition: Small stain at the foredge of pages [1-2] (half-title), dust-jacket somewhat edgeworn as usual, withal very good.
- Bookseller Jay Dillon Rare Books + Manuscripts (US)
- Book Condition Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition Good
- Quantity Available 1
- Edition First American edition
- Binding Paperback
- Publisher New Directions
- Place of Publication Norfolk (Connecticut)
- Date Published 1943