THE ENORMOUS ROOM
New York: Boni and Liveright, 1922. First Edition. Hardcover. The second state with "shit" expurgated from p.219. The poet’s first separately published book: the account of his wartime incarceration by the French. An auspicious debut, and one of the lasting books to come out of the Great War. Much admired by many of Cummings’ contemporaries, including T.E. Lawrence, who called it “one of the very best of the war books” and actively worked to promote its English publication. Octavo: vii, 271 p. Original tan cloth binding, with black titles. Some general dust staining to the top edge. The spine is darkened, with a bit of mild wear to the corners and tips; else very good. Firmage A2. Very good. Item #75711
Price: $100.00