[AUDEN, W. H.] PATCHEN, Kenneth - First Will & TestamentNew York, New Directions, (1939). First Edition. Hardcover. Patchen's second book, consisting of 800 copies, this copy INSCRIBED "with respect and admiration" for W. H. Auden on 10 May 1940 and SIGNED by Patchen. Patchen's first book brought him much acclaim including comparisons to Auden, unlikely as that might seem now. Among Patchen's accomplishments was the initiation of the poetry-and-jazz movement in the late 1950s. Although Auden never seems to have figured in an important way in Patchen's life, the elder poet did take part in a benefit for Patchen two decades after being presented with this book. A truly important presentation copy. Backstrip darkened, a few nicks in the cloth. Very Good, lacking the dustwrapper . USD 3125.00 [Appr.: EURO 2824.25 | £UK 2380.25 | JP¥ 456490] Book number 002946We regret that this particular copy is temporarily not available. You may try to find another copy by using the search function. Apologies for the inconvenience! |
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