Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1968. First edition, wrappered issue, one of 750 thus. 66pp; illus. 4to. Glued in wraps. Moderate edge wear and light sunning to wraps; half-inch closed tear to head of rear cover. About very good.
Signed, dated, and inscribed in year of publication by Elmslie to front flyleaf: "For Gerrit – "Insignias appeared..." Love, Kenward June 14, 1968." Presentation copy of this early book of poems by American poet, librettist, and publisher Kenward Elmslie (1929-2022), as inscribed by him to fellow poet Gerrit Lansing. Illustrated with 31 black-and-white line drawings by Elmslie's partner, writer and artist Joe Brainard (1942-1994).
