first edition
1968 · New York
by Haavikko, Paavo
New York: Grossman Publishers, 1968. First edition in English, wrapper issue; this one of 1000 such for the American market; small 4to, pp. [70]; the text is lightly toned, else a fine copy in original blue pictorial wrappers stamped in red and silver. From the library of Allan Kornblum, poet, fine press printer, and publisher who founded Coffee House Press. This copy with an inscription: "For Allan [small drawing of an apple speaking the words, 'nice day'), from Dave after TILT." Dave is likely David Morice, the American writer, visual artist, performance artist, and educator. Tilt was a self-illustrated book by Morice which was published by Allan Kornblum (truncated)