OLSON, Charles and Corrado CAGLI

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Washington, D. C. Black Sun Press, 1950. Small square 8vo. [16] pages. Printed in blue ink. Five full-page illustrations by Cagli. Stapled as issued in original wrappers. A fine copy. Item #402981

Second edition of Olson's first book of poetry, the first trade edition after the limited edition of 1948. Issued as "Collectors Item No. 1" by Caresse Crosby. It was partly on the merits of this poetic debut that Edward Dahlberg recommended to Josef Albers that he invite Olson to lecture at Black Mountain College. Butterick & Glover A3.

Price: $250.00