[Fraenkel, Michael; and Lowenfels, Walter]. - Anonymous the Need for Anonymity.

Paris: Carrefour Editions, [1930]. [1930]. - 12mo, 7-1/4 inches high by 4-1/4 inches wide. Softcover, bound in printed tan wraps. The darkened covers are detached. 29 pages plus the colophon. The darkened pages are starting to split along the top inner edges. Good only.

First edition of Michael Fraenkel's 1st book appearance and the first book of the Carrefour press. The Newberry Library suggests the date of publication as 1930.

In 1930 Michael Fraenkel and Walter Lowenfels founded the Carrefour Press and published their manifesto making the point for artistic anonymity.

Inscribed, signed and dated by Michael Fraenkel on the half-title: "To / Shirley M. Uhle / from / one / of the authors / Michael Fraenkel / Mexico, Feb. 4, 1944".

Michael Fraenkel is best known for his friendship with Henry Miller, with whom he co-authored the "Hamlet Letters". Miller spent some time rooming with Fraenkel when they both lived in Paris. Fair .

See/Hide Conditions of Sale

Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale

Payment with order is required from individuals, though libraries will be accommodated. Items are offered subject to prior sale. New York State residents please add sales tax to your purchases. All items are guaranteed authentic and as described.

Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Cards are accepted. If payment is to be made by check, checks must be drawn in US Funds on a US Bank with notification that payment has been mailed. We also accept payment through PayPal. Our PayPal account is: books@bluemountainbooks.com

All purchases are subject to your approval and are returnable within 7 days.

Postage:
USA - Domestic shipping via media mail within the USA is $3.75 for the first book and $2.00 for each additional book or item. Priority mail shipping is $15.10 for the first book and $5.00 for each additional book or item.
INTERNATIONAL – When possible we will ship your item in a Flat Rate Priority Mail Envelope for $32.95 USD. Other items will be shipped via International First Class Mail for a parcel weighing 3 lbs or less is $34.50 USD. Items requiring insurance as well as larger and heavier books and multi-volume sets may cost more. We will contact you for your approval when additional shipping is required.