Barry Fantoni — Tomorrow&Apos;S Nicodemus

London, Battley Brothers , 1974. Paperback. A fine, very scarce first edition poem by Barry Fantoni. Signed by Fantoni to the first leaf addressed to Bernard Stone. In the publisher's original wraps. The signature to the half-title is 'To Bernard [Stone] Barry Fantoni 1974&apos. Bernard Stone was a publisher and bookseller from London. He owned a book store in Floral Streeet, Covent Garden. He was associated with Ralph Steadman who was a regular at his book store. In return Stone produced a series of books by Steadman. Stone later moved to Bloomsbury before moving his store back to Covent Garden. Fantoni was a British author, cartoonist and jazz musician. He was a regular contributor to 'Private Eye' and wrote many books on Chinese Astrology. This is a scarce poem by Fantoni, with an illustration by him to the front wrap. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .