New York: Farrar, Straus & Cudahy, (1956). First edition. 8vo. (49) unumbered pp. Illustrated by Ben Shahn. Inscribed: "To Merle & Jules Proctor/with the best wishes of/John Berryman/Mpls/26 Jan 57" on front free endpaper. Business card of Berryman's wife Jill with a further inscription to the Proctors, laid in. Original cream, black, and red illustrated paper-covered boards, indent and a few small rust spots from paper clip that held the business card in place; original unclipped dust-jacket. A near-fine copy.