The Lay of Maldoror

Language: English

Published by The Casanova Society (privately printed for subscribers only), London, 1924

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One of 900 numbered copies (of 1000), this copy signed by Rodker ('John') and inscribed to Kathleen (conceivably Dillon) in 1927. 12mo. Quarter black leather, the spine lettered in pinkish-white and the head edge stained black. xxiv, 324pp. + 3 plates after Redon (with tissue guards). This was the first complete translation into English of Isidore Ducasse's 'Les Chants de Maldoror'. Somewhat rubbed and marked outwardly, with the spine rather scuffed including a tiny superficial pock, the boards bumped to the lower corners, the outer leaves slightly grubby, and the edges a little dusty and spotted, but a Very Good example, largely unopened in fact.

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Lay of Maldoror
Author
The Comte de Lautreamont; John Rodker (trans.); Remy de Gourmont (intro.); Odilon Redon (ill.)
Publisher
The Casanova Society (privately printed for subscribers only), London
Publication year
1924
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Signed
Signed by Translator
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
First English Edition

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Test Centre Books is an online seller of printed and archival materials, particularly books and periodicals. Founded in 2014, we specialise in the British Poetry Revival, the Mimeograph Revolution, and linguistically innovative poetry, although we retain an interest in the underground arts in general. Twice a year we issue a catalogue of new acquisitions, often devoted to the work of a single author. More information is available on our website.

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