Altedena, California, Twelvetrees Press, 1990
Inscribed to Peter Orlovsky. Presentation copy inscribed by Ginsberg to his long-time partner Peter Orlovsky with a large, accomplished drawing over two pages: 'E. 12 St / New York June 30, 1991 / For Beloved / Peter Orlovsky / whose form reappears decade after decade / on these phantom pages / Tyger! Tyger! Tyger! / 437 E12 / Apt 23 / Allen Ginsberg / 4:30 AM.'
First edition, presentation copy inscribed to Peter Orlovsky with a large drawing; 4to (355 x 280 mm, 14 x 11 in); black-and-white photographs printed in gravure by Toppan, Tokyo; black endpapers, grey cloth-covered boards, titles stamped in blind to spine and sides, slightly cocked, printed dust-jacket, black, light wear to edges, lightly marked, publisher's printed vertical wraparound band, black, an excellent copy; [120]pp.
The Book of 101 Books p266–7.
First edition, presentation copy inscribed to Peter Orlovsky with a large drawing; 4to (355 x 280 mm, 14 x 11 in); black-and-white photographs printed in gravure by Toppan, Tokyo; black endpapers, grey cloth-covered boards, titles stamped in blind to spine and sides, slightly cocked, printed dust-jacket, black, light wear to edges, lightly marked, publisher's printed vertical wraparound band, black, an excellent copy; [120]pp.
The Book of 101 Books p266–7.
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