Tsvetayeva, Marina.

8vo (175 x 112m), first edition, inscribed by Tsvetayeva with an eight-line poem by Hölderlin: "O Begeisterung, so finden wir in dir ein selig Grab..."; with alterations and corrections to the text in her hand in mauve ink, original paper wrappers printed in red and black, wrappers slightly frayed at corners and edges

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

This exceptional copy contains corrections and alterations in ink and pencil to as many as fourteen poems, including the addition of the titles "Orphée" and "Kogda mnya razdavit avtomobil". One correction is amusing: she draws attention to the fact that a K has been inadvertently substituted for N, thus creating the word meaning "porridge" instead of the first person plural possessive adjective: "ne proshe li: o nashei moskovskoy kashe?"