Henri Michaux — Au Pays de la Magie
London, Horizon, 1946 . First edition. Cloth. The scarce first UK edition of Henri Michaux's fantastical work of poetry, in the original French. A limited edition work. In the original French, but with the blurb to the verso of the front wrap in English.The scarce first UK edition, number 426 of 500 copies published.An enigmatic and mystical work of metaphysical poetry from Belgian-born French experimental poet, writer and painter Henri Michaux. He was known to conduct psychedelic experiments using LSD and mescaline, detailing these in his autobiographical works.Former owner's inscription, dated 1946 to front free endpaper. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Minor closed tear to head of rear wrap, otherwise externally fine. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .
