MOST (BRIDGE)

Prague, FR. Borovy, 1937. Uncut. 150pp. small 4to. In very good condition. With a card from the publisher Fr. Borovy.Nezval, Vitìzslav. Most. (The bridge). Praha, Fr.Borový, (1937). 2nd edition. (21,4 x 13, 5 cm). 148, 1 pp. Typography by Teige. Title page and 2 photomontages by Teige. Original wrappers, designed by Teige. 375,- ¶ A new edition of Nezvals first book of poems from the period 1919-1921 (first ed., published in Brno, S.Koci, 1922, under the auspices of Devìtsil, and not illustrated) is remarkable for the lenghty introductory essay Introduction to my work to-date, an overview of Nezvals literary output since his debut. The remarkable title page, with traditional elements, in strange contrast with the two surrealist photomontages. With a new publishers device and a composition with the letter N, designed by Teige.