'Encounter' magazine for February 1955 carrying a 7-page seminal essay by F. N. Souza titled "Nirvana of a Maggot" with 5 Souza sketches.
The magazine cover has a long inscription by poet W.H. Auden [signed as Wystan] to British-American painter Dorothy Brett [1883-1977] promoting the magazine which was being edited by his friend Stephen Spender:
"Dear Brett, Here is Encounter for February - do please subscribe. You may have to fill in the form. Get everyone in Taos to subscribe. Thanks for the letter and all the news. Love - Wystan."
Auden's poem "Vespers" also appears in the issue.
Brett had moved to Taos, New Mexico, in the US in 1924.
Cover a little worn
This lot will be sold in "as is" condition.
There may be some minor tears/creases scratches, or holes commensurate with age that may not be visible in the images.
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