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Item #BB2661 This Earth. William FAULKNER, Albert HECKMAN, Illustrates.

This Earth

New York: Equinox, 1932. First Edition. Wrappers. Only Printing of this poem, illustrated with drawings by Albert Heckman. Slim crown 8vo (203 x 131mm): [8]pp Publisher's string-tied tan paper wrappers printed in brown; wanting original unlettered white mailing envelope. A superlative copy, virtually pristine. Petersen A14.1 and C16. Man Working 754. Fine. Item #BB2661

Revised version of the poem "My Epitaph," which appeared in Contempo #1. An even earlier version, dated October 1924 and titled "Mississippi Hill," exists only in manuscript and typescript. First of four pamphlets published by Equinox for the 1932 Christmas trade. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).

Price: $235.00