Poem Upon the Lisbon Disaster
Lincoln, Massachusetts: Penmaen Press, (1977). First English language edition. Hardcover. 4to. 34pp. Black half clothed binding over b/w illustrated boards in black cloth covered slipcase. Some wear and rubbing to slipcase. Half Title. Frontispiece. Pages uncut. "Translated into English by Anthony Hecht with six wood engravings by Lynd Ward and an introduction by Arthur Wilson". A poem by Voltaire about the devastating earthquake that struck Lisbon on Nov. 1st, 1755. A special edition of 200 signed by Hecht, Ward and Wilson. In French and English. In very good condition. vg. Item #21835
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