Beat poet and activist (1930-2001). Three items: ALS, signed “Gregory,” three sides of two adjoining pages, 6 x 8.25, on blue An Bord des Lufthansa-Flugzeuges letterhead, December 8, 1979. In a letter to his friend Jonathan Robbins, Corso writes, in part: “Come to S. F. with Peggy…be in better shape now—am on plane, after 6 mos in Europe, on way to S. F. some great readings in Germany & Holland, then with Ginsy & Peter in Italy & Germany again—I worked it out that Holland next year get you there—Love yr [sic] poem, truly—I stopped climbing…Been reading…Apollonius in Tyrana (2 Vols). it be a great book. ever read it? also re-read Novalis and I spent a night in tower where Holderlin & Hegel lived—I love you…P. S. Send me delectable gossip—Wrote a weird poem about the 80’s—Begins: Welcome 80’s I come all the way from the 30’s—etc—an optimistic poem,” accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed by Corso; a 4 x 6 postcard photo of Corso, signed on the front in blue felt tip; and a printed copy of Corso’s poem ‘Bomb,’ 6 x 7.5, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Gregory Corso.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and a few trivial spots of foxing to the letter, heavy toning, soiling, and wear to the poem, with the signature page separated. RRAuction COA.
