first edition Paperback
[1953] · Roma
by AUDEN, W.H. AND CHESTER KALLMAN.
Roma: Botteghe Oscure XII, [1953]. FIRST EDITION. Paperback. A libretto written with Stravinsky in mind, although the music was never composed. One of a very small number of copies issued for the personal use of the authors. The bibliographers were apparently unable to examine a copy, and included this offprint in the C section, despite the fact that the pages have been re-numbered and a new title-page typeset. One minor nick at upper right-hand corner of front wrapper, otherwise a fine, unopened copy. A very scarce Auden item. Bloomfield C418. (Inventory #: 09948)