Description: INSCRIBED & SIGNED WITH A DRAWING BY JOHN CIARDI (Pratt, Inga; Pratt, Fletcher). Ciardi, John. FROM TIME TO TIME. [INSCRIBED BY JOHN CIARDI to INGA AND FLETCHER PRATT]. New York, NY: Twayne Publishers, Inc., (1951). Octavo, 8-1/4 inches high by 5-1/4 inches wide. Hardcover, bound in blue cloth titled in gilt on the spine with Ciardi's initials stamped in gilt on the front cover, in the original printed dust wrapper. The book is housed in a custom brick red cloth jacket with gilt-titled leather labels within a matching custom slipcase. The edges of the dust jacket are slightly soiled. 84 pages. Near fine. First edition, "The Twayne Library of Modern Poetry". INSCRIBED TO INGA AND FLETCHER PRATT BY JOHN CIARDI ON THE FRONT ENDPAPER. "To Fletcher and Inga / in commemoration of services above and beyond the call of duty in bringing into the revolving universe the Ipsy-Wipsy Institute / John", followed by his drawing of what appears to be a tavern sign titled "IPSY UBER WIPSY" within a banner over the drawing of a heraldic shield containing the repeated word "Heliotrope" penned in a concentric circle. During the 1950's the Pratts were at the center of a lively literary community. They hosted meetings of science fiction writers who were members of the Hydra Club, and they purchased a 30 room home in Highlands New Jersey which they nicknamed the Ipsy-Wipsy Institute. There they entertained numerous writers including Ciardi, L. Sprague de Camp, Isaac Asimov, Frederik Pohl, Theodore Sturgeon, Bernard DeVoto and numerous others. Fletcher Pratt was an American author and Inga Pratt was an artist and book illustrator. TERMS: Shipping charges are calculated based on the total packed weight of this item. New York State residents will be assessed and charged the relevant sales tax. All items are guaranteed authentic and as described.Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Check out my other items!
Price: 350 USD
Location: Cadyville, New York
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Shipping Cost: 9.63 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Modification Description: Inscribed by John Ciardi to Inga & Fletcher Pratt with an original ink sketch by Ciardi.
Publisher: Twayne Publishers, Inc.
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Modified Item: Yes
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1951
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Inscribed, Signed, Association, Original Sketch
Author: John Ciardi
Topic: Poetry
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
