Description: AN ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT BY CLARK ASHTON SMITH: "The Crystals" Author: Smith, Clark Ashton Title: AN ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT BY CLARK ASHTON SMITH: "The Crystals" Publication: Glendale, California: Roy A. Squires, 1969 Description: This is one of 25 folders printed during February of 1969 to enclose manuscripts from the collection of Roy A. Squires". Contained within is the typescript with Smith's holographic corrections of "The Crystals", a prose poem which opens, "Raptly as one who would divine the perilous eyes of Sleep, and the dreams and mysteries which lurk therein, I sought to fathom the gulf-enclosing orb of the crystal." This poem first appeared in the Arkham House collection Poems in Prose (1965). It was through his poetry that Smith (1893-1961) gained the attention of both Robert E. Howard and H.P. Lovecraft, who he remains inextricably linked as the big three of weird tales. Smith manuscripts are both scarce and highly sought after. Bound within the light brown paper folder is a title page, the mylar sleeve housing the manuscript, and a limitation page. Fine. Seller ID: 75968 Subject: Science Fiction Established in 1981, Johnson Rare Books & Archives offers a wide array of materials from fine first editions to holographic letters, vernacular photography, archives, and other cultural resources. Our bricks and mortar location in downtown Covina, The Book Shop, is located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The shop is open six days a week and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), we uphold our association's code of ethics. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1092.5 USD
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Author: Smith, Clark Ashton
Publisher: Roy A. Squires
Year Printed: 1969
Special Attributes: Signed
Language: English
