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Two Poems
(n.p.), Self-published, 1970. Two Berryman poems, "In Memoriam (1914-1953)" and "Another New Year's Eve," issued as a holiday greeting from the Berrymans (Martha, Kate and John) and Bob Giroux. Inscribed at some length by John Berryman across the front cover: "'uberous,' eh? very good piece. Blessings on yr prose and lady marion & baby -- John. Kate's having our new kid in June just before I read my poems in Rotterdam." The recipient, unnamed on the greeting, is another writer. Staples rusted; else fine in wrappers. Also included is a photocopy of Berryman's 1970 poem "A Prayer After All" and another holiday card that is from Kate, Martha and Sarah Berryman only, Sarah being that "new kid." John Berryman committed suicide the year after Sarah was born. Autograph material by Berryman is uncommon. [#024013] SOLD

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