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E. E. Cummings

Signing one of his final lifetime publications months before his death

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Signing one of his final lifetime publications months before his death

American writer and artist (1894–1962) known for his distinctively avant-garde poetry, which often employed unconventional punctuation and capitalization. Signed book: 16 Poèmes Enfantins. First edition, first printing (in this format; the poems previously published elsewhere). NY: Marion Press, 1962. Softcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 16 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue pencil on a front blank, “Inscribed for Ed Helmig with good wishes by E. E. Cummings, February 3 ’62.” In fine, fresh condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #331 - Ended March 12, 2008