Glover, Albert et al.

Framed Broadside Poster: Northwind Publications in conjunction with North Country Medicine and The Institute of Further Studies Proudly Present (March 24-27, 1977)

Canton, NY: Albert Glover, 1977. First Printing. Letterpress Broadside in Frame. A framed broadside produced by the Institute of Further Studies, a publishing imprint founded by Albert Glover (b. 1942) in tribute to Charles Olson (1910-1970).We’re not quite sure what this gorgeous, hand-printed broadside actually advertises: as it’s almost like it stops short of saying. We have the sponsorship arm or production house near the top of the “masthead,” effectively (“Northwind Publications”); which is listed as working “in conjunction with / North Country Medicine / AND / THE INSTITUTE OF FURTHER STUDIES,” and then it jumps to “PROUDLY / PRESENT,” with two dates (“24 March 1977,” and “27 March 1977”) printer near bottommost fine-edge of broadside. That said, it is gorgeous, and the item’s got impeccable provenance. True Olsonians rarely second-guess. Measuring appx. 9" x 12" in a 13 & 1/2" x 16 & 1/2" frame with 2" mat border, a 9 & 1/4" x 11 & 3/4" inset, and an opening of 8 & 3/4"x 11 & 1/4". From the collection of Albert Glover (b. 1942), the acclaimed American poet, author, bibliographer, editor & publisher whom we're honored to be acquainted with, & who is the foremost living authority on Charles Olson [1910-1970], the canonical American poet among the most Gigantic (literally & literarily) men-of-letters of the twentieth century—our favorite Maximus Obscurantist. Glover studied with & was anointed by the Maximus Master himself, & has outstandingly served as his bibliographer & editor (see for example our item No. 8126). In very fine condition with only minute-to-moderate shelf-wear, light bumping to fine-edges & corners of frame at varying locales; otherwise, pristine. An extra handling fee of $15.00 will be added for shipping due to the size and weight of this item. Very Fine. [Item #8227]

Price: $75.00