BLACK SUN PRESS.
BLACK SUN PRESS.
CROSBY, HARRY. 1898-1929. Shadows of the Sun. (Second and Third Series). Paris: Roger Lescaret for Black Sun Press, 1929-1930.
2 volumes. Publisher's printed wrappers, title and text printed in red and black, later gold-tone chemises with ribbon ties. Lacking original glassine, Second Series with chip to lower left of wrapper front panel.
ONLY 44 COPIES PRINTED, two of three series issued of the diaries of American poet Crosby. The Third Series was published posthumously, after Crosby died in a shocking murder/suicide pact with his lover, Josephine. His death became part of his mystique as one of the quintessential figures of the "Lost Generation." Minkoff A20 and A35.
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BLACK SUN PRESS.
CROSBY, HARRY. 1898-1929. Shadows of the Sun. (Second and Third Series). Paris: Roger Lescaret for Black Sun Press, 1929-1930.
2 volumes. Publisher's printed wrappers, title and text printed in red and black, later gold-tone chemises with ribbon ties. Lacking original glassine, Second Series with chip to lower left of wrapper front panel.
ONLY 44 COPIES PRINTED, two of three series issued of the diaries of American poet Crosby. The Third Series was published posthumously, after Crosby died in a shocking murder/suicide pact with his lover, Josephine. His death became part of his mystique as one of the quintessential figures of the "Lost Generation." Minkoff A20 and A35.
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