Tipoo's Tiger
New York: The Phoenix Book Shop, 1967. First Edition. Oblong 8vo, [12] unpag. in printed wrappers, saddle-stitched. Fine, housed in custom clamshell case. Item #206992
Copy K of 26 lettered copies signed by Moore (there were another 100 numbered copies). Moore has inscribed this copy "For Chester Page December 23, 1967, Marianne Moore" and made a holograph correction to the poem's final line. Accompanied by the printed "Season's Greetings" card from the Phoenix Book Shop that includes an inserted photograph and a printed text reading: "This card shows a photo of the original Tipoo's Tiger, which was the inspiration of the poem by Marianne Moore which we published in 1967. As one of the original purchasers of the booklet, we thought you might like to lay it in your copy." Abbott A31.
Price: $350.00