Published by Distributed by New Directions, New York City, Murray, Utah, 1945
Seller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
122, [6] pp. 5 pages of adverts follow text. Tall 8vo. 9-1/4" x 6-1/4" Per Crandell, "Battle of Angels, as published in 1958 with Orpheus Descending, differs from in first publication in Pharos in some 47 substantive readings, 45 of which are to stage directions. . The book publication [1958] corrects one error and deletes one line of dialogue." Slight cock. Age-toning to backstrip & edges, which have the usual bit of chipping to the yapp overhang. A VG copy. Original publisher's grey paper wrappers, printed in maroon. Yapp edges. Now protected by a custom-cut clear mylar wrapper 1st Printing (Crandell C67). ASSOCIATION copy, on the half-title page is penciled, "Compliments of J[ames] Lauglin", publisher of New Directions.