In the Early Morning Rain
London and New York: Cape Goliard Press in association with Grossman Publishers, 1970. First Edition, First Printing.
Small Quarto (9 7/8 x 6 1/2 inches; 245 x 165 mm), [106] pages in illustrated wrappers (soft cover).
A book of poems and prose, INSCRIBED on the front end paper by Ted Berrigan to fellow poet Terry Jacobus: "For Terry in Chicago / at Dinner / 2 May 72. / 'The last of the / First Editions.' / Love, / Ted." Additionally signed in full on the title page; Berrigan has crossed out his name as printed on the page and signed with his own signature. A nice association from Berrigan's days in Chicago.
This is the wrappers edition featuring a cover and drawings by George Schneeman. There were two other simultaneous issues--a hardcover trade edition and a signed, limited edition. No priority. (See Aaron Fischer, Ted Berrigan: An Annotated Checklist, page 41.)
CONDITION: Bump to one corner, edge wear, a bit of soiling to the top edge and fore edge, and some very light toning to the pages. Slight lean. Overall, a Very Good copy of one of the strongest collections by Ted Berrigan (1934-1983) and a nice association with a fellow poet. Item #1256
ISBN: 0670396850
Price: $200.00