Howl for Carl Solomon
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"The single most important poem of the past quarter century in American letters": First Signed Limited Edition of Allen Ginsberg's Howl: For Carl Solomon; Signed and dated by him with a signed postcard laid in
GINSBERG, Allen.
Howl for Carl Solomon.
San Francisco: Grabhorn-Hoyem, 1971.
First signed limited edition of Ginsberg's Howl with new additions and corrections. Quarto, original illustrated linen designed by Robert La Vigne. One of 275 copies printed by Robert Grabhorn and Andrew Hoyem on hand-made paper with edges untrimmed and signed and dated by Allen Ginsberg on the title page, "Allen Ginsberg August 30, 1971 San Francisco." Laid in are the original introductory announcements by Hoyem & Grabhorn and notes by Ginsberg. Also laid in is the original transmittal postcard signed by Ginsberg and entirely in his hand. Addressed to Glen Todd, the postcard reads, "Dec 31, 71 Dear Glen, Happy New Year Received Howl inside lovely cover a bit faint & delicate for the funky subject - Did recording here with Peter so didn't get out to SF - Feb will pass then - Allen." In fine condition.
Price: $3,000.00 Item Number: 95298
