signed first edition
1982 · New York
by Merrill, James
New York: Atheneum, 1982. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Signed by James Merrill on half title, inscribed to former owner with initials "JM, DJ & Co" the DJ being David Jackson, Merrill's partner of 30 years who contributed to much of his later work like this book. [viii], 560, [4] pp. Original black cloth, front stamped in blind, spine lettered in red, red topstain. Near Fine in Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light wear, tiny tear near head, shelf worn. Erratum slip laid in. A collection of ouija-board channeled narrative poetry.
(Inventory #: 140939744)