First edition of this collection of humorous poems with whimsical illustrations by John Alcorn — inscribed to longtime NEW YORK TIMES reviewer Francis Brown.
Very good plus in very good plus jacket.
Price: $400.00
Praised for his rhythmic light verses and lauded as "the best known producer of humorous poetry," Nash had a decades-long relationship with the NEW YORK TIMES, publishing short poems early in his career and later working for them exclusively before eventually going freelance. Over the years, he developed numerous connections with other reviewers and editors, including Francis Brown, to whom this copy is signed. Brown served as editor of the NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW OF BOOKS for more than 30 years, exerting considerable influence over both content and style. A warmly inscribed association copy.
First printing. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, (1968). 5.5" x 8.5". Original pink, green, and blue cloth, stamped title in purple to spine. In original unclipped ($4.95) jacket. Yellow endpapers. Illustrations in black-and-white by John Alcorn. xiv, 142 pages. Inscribed by Nash to Francis Brown on front flyleaf: "For Francis Brown — How many times can this pitcher go to the well? / With many pleasant memories — Ogden Nash 9/27/68." Jacket with some minor edgewear, minimal soiling, with foxing to verso. Book with minor bumping to spine ends, foxing to top edges of text block and faint sunning to board edges. Vibrant copy.
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