The Ancient Rhythm

1976. First edition (a signed edition of 26 copies was also issued). Unpaginated but 23pp. plus a 1-page list of other pamphlets and a brief biography of the author on the rear cover. Ricardo Reis was a heteronym used by Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935), a Portuguese writer and poet. This booklet is a collection of twenty-eight poems, translated and with an introduction by J.C.R. Green. The book is staple-bound in the original white card covers with black titling and an illustration on the front cover and a biography on the rear cover. The book is in excellent condition with light shelf wear and the contents are secure and clean with no inscription.