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Rare First Edition of Leonard Cohen's First Book, One of 400 copies Let Us Compare Mythologies; Warmly Inscribed by Him
COHEN, LEONARD.
Let Us Compare Mythologies.
Montreal: McGill Poetry Series by Contact Press 1956.
First edition of Cohen’s first book, which explores philosophy, sexuality, death, a world of violent contrasts that would define his future literary and musical careers. Octavo, original cloth. With five full-page line illustrations by Freda Guttman. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For my friend Jo, Leonard January 1957.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An excellent example of this rare first book, which reportedly, fewer than 400 copies of the first edition were printed (Nadel, 45).
Price: $30,000.00 Item Number: 107435
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Rare First Edition of Leonard Cohen's First Book, One of 400 copies Let Us Compare Mythologies; Inscribed by Him in the year of publication
COHEN, LEONARD.
Let Us Compare Mythologies.
Montreal: McGill Poetry Series by Contact Press 1956.
First edition of Cohen’s first book, which explores philosophy, sexuality, death, a world of violent contrasts that would define his future literary and musical careers. Octavo, original cloth. With five full-page line illustrations by Freda Guttman. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the month of publication on the front free endpaper, “To Gery Levy, With best wishes Leonard Cohen May 1956.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some expert restoration to the spine. An excellent example of this rare first book, which reportedly, fewer than 400 copies of the first edition were printed (Nadel, 45). Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed in the year of publication.
Price: $25,000.00 Item Number: 128744
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First Edition of The Poet In New York; Signed by Legendary Poet and Songwriter Leonard Cohen
LORCA, FEDERICO GARCIA [LEONARD COHEN].
The Poet In New York and Other Poems.
New York: W.W. Norton & Company 1940.
First edition of Lorca’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by fellow poet Leonard Cohen on the front free endpaper. Cohen was deeply influenced by the work of Lorca for the duration of his poetic and musical career. “Now, you know of my deep association and confraternity with the poet Federico Garcia Lorca. I could say that when I was a young man, an adolescent, and I hungered for a voice, I studied the English poets and I knew their work well, and I copied their styles, but I could not find a voice. It was only when I read, even in translation, the works of Lorca that I understood that there was a voice. It is not that I copied his voice; I would not dare. But he gave me permission to find a voice, to locate a voice, that is to locate a self, a self that is not fixed, a self that struggles for its own existence. As I grew older, I understood that instructions came with this voice. What were these instructions? The instructions were never to lament casually. And if one is to express the great inevitable defeat that awaits us all, it must be done within the strict confines of dignity and beauty” (Leonard Cohen). Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Translated by Rolfe Humphries. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. A unique example, most rare and desirable signed by Cohen.
Price: $15,000.00 Item Number: 110825
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Rare First Edition of Leonard Cohen's First Book, One of 400 copies Let Us Compare Mythologies; Signed by Him in the year of publication
COHEN, LEONARD.
Let Us Compare Mythologies.
Montreal: McGill Poetry Series by Contact Press 1956.
First edition of Cohen’s first book, which explores philosophy, sexuality, death, a world of violent contrasts that would define his future literary and musical careers. Octavo, original cloth. With five full-page line illustrations by Freda Guttman. Signed by the author in the month of publication on the front free endpaper, “Leonard Cohen May 1956.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon, as reportedly fewer than 400 copies of the first edition were printed (Nadel, 45).
Price: $13,500.00 Item Number: 140463
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"Like a bird on a wire like a drunk on a midnight choir I have tried in my way to be free": First Edition of Leonard Cohen's Death of a Lady's Man; Lengthily inscribed by Him
COHEN, LEONARD.
Death of a Lady’s Man.
Toronto: McClelland and Stewart 1978.
First Canadian edition (and true first), first state with “Lie down.” on page 94. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “For Michael, Like a bird on a wire like a drunk on a midnight choir I have tried in my way to be free Leonard 29 Sept 1980.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. A unique example.
Price: $6,500.00 Item Number: 128929
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Rare First Edition of Leonard Cohen's First Book, One of 400 copies Let Us Compare Mythologies
COHEN, LEONARD.
Let Us Compare Mythologies.
Montreal: McGill Poetry Series by Contact Press 1956.
First edition of Cohen’s first book, which explores philosophy, sexuality, death, a world of violent contrasts that would define his future literary and musical careers. Octavo, original cloth. With five full-page line illustrations by Freda Guttman. An excellent example of this rare first book, which reportedly, fewer than 400 copies of the first edition were printed (Nadel, 45). In near fine condition, with the rear jacket flap laid in.
Price: $5,500.00 Item Number: 138294
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"Thank you for your kind words. Am I in that bath or serenading from a distance?": First Edition of Beautiful Losers; Lengthily Inscribed by Leonard Cohen
COHEN, LEONARD.
Beautiful Losers.
Toronto: McClelland and Stewart 1966.
First edition of Cohen’s second and final novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Dear Susan Farrier MacKay, Thanks for your kind words. Am I in that bath or serenading from a distance? All good things to you Leonard Cohen Toronto November 18, 1992.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket drawing by Harold Town. Jacket design by Frank Newfeld. With a letter from the recipient laid in mentioning how she sent a letter to Cohen fantasizing of sitting in a bubble bath, drinking champagne and listening to Cohen sing I’m Your Man. An exceptional inscription.
Price: $4,000.00 Item Number: 124873
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"Reality is one of the possibilities I cannot afford to ignore": First Edition of Beautiful Losers; Warmly Inscribed by Leonard Cohen
COHEN, LEONARD.
Beautiful Losers.
New York: The Viking Press 1966.
First edition of Cohen’s second and final novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “To William on his 60th Birthday warm regards Leonard Cohen Montreal 2008.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with only the lightest of wear. Jacket design by Gilda Kuhlman.
Price: $3,500.00 Item Number: 99786
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"I want my body and my hands to be pools for your looking and laughing": First Edition of Leonard Cohen's The Spice-Box of Earth; Signed by Him
COHEN, LEONARD.
The Spice-Box of Earth.
Toronto: McClelland & Stewart 1961.
First edition of Cohen’s second book. Octavo, original wrappers, patterned endpapers. Signed by Leonard Cohen in a contemporary hand on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Frank Newfeld. Photograph of Cohen by John Max. Drawings by Frank Newfeld. Uncommon signed.
Price: $3,500.00 Item Number: 130742
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"Reality is one of the possibilities I cannot afford to ignore": First Edition of Beautiful Losers; Inscribed by Leonard Cohen
COHEN, LEONARD.
Beautiful Losers.
New York: The Viking Press 1966.
First edition of Cohen’s second and final novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Matthew all the best Leonard Cohen 2008.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Gilda Kuhlman.
Price: $2,500.00 Item Number: 94686