Description: An original manuscript of an unpublished poem by Aleister Crowley. ND, circa 1910 The poem is written in manuscript in black ink on a piece of paper measuring 10.5" x 8". Also included is a certificate of authenticity that is signed by Keith Richmond of Weiser Antiquarian Books and dated Jan, 7, 2021. From the certificate of authenticity: "Crowley, Aleister. - The original holograph manuscript of an untitled and apparently unpublished short humorous poem. ND (1910). A seven line poem, written in manuscript in black ink on the recto only of a single sheet of plain quarto (10 1/2 x 8 inch) typing paper. A first - most likely only draft, hastily written, with four words struck through and a substitute phrase written above it. A humorous poem that describes an attempt by an author to get his book published by the (largely medical and scientific) publishing house Bailliere, Tindall & Cox. They reject it, and, apparently as a last resort, the disgruntled author decides to offer it to Crowley's "Equinox" publishing house. Unusually Crowley, who was generally something of a pedant when it comes to spelling, mispells the name Bailliere, and is uncertain as to whether there was an "e" or "a" in Tindall - having a bet each way, but adding a penciled "a" and question mark next to the letter "e" in his use of the word. The poem reads: So I worked on; at last I Sprinted;A book was ready to be printed,Good! I exclaimed. Let BalliereTindall + Cox in for a share!Balliere + Tindall did not mindAnd Cox emphatically declined[So I sent them to The Equniox. The pome is undated, but his publishing house "The Equinox" only ran from 1909 to the end of 1913, so it must have been written during that period. The presence of a more legible version of the word "Sprinted' (penciled above the original) and the penciled "a ?" next to the "e" in "Tindell" suggests that Crowley intended to publish it - he was neatening the manuscript to make sure it could be read by a copyist. There are a couple of faint brown marks to the page, and a few small tears and creases to the edges. Still VG+ condition." -The certificate of authenticity is signed by Keith Richmond of Weiser Antiquarian Books. If you have any questions feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.
Price: 3750 USD
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2023-12-15T21:10:33.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Language: English
Special Attributes: Manuscript
Author: Aleister Crowley
Topic: Occult
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1910
