first edition
1929 · New York
by Lindsay, Vachel
New York: Random House, 1929. [4p] 6.5x9.75 inches, title page, 3 pages of poem with colophon, first limited edition of 475 copies, lightly worn and toned sewn blue wraps with illustration cover of a trio of Russian musicians. The Poetry Quartos. Humorous yet bleak poem about three immigrant Russian musicians arguing politics, sex and life in an East River attic. Lindsay was a strong supporter of African American art, music and poetry. This poem was published during the Crash that eventually led to the poet's suicide two years later. (Inventory #: 177572)