"A bilingual edition of John Ashbery's poem "Closer" is here published for the first time in book form by Balance Press. Woodcuts by Bodo Korsig, Trier. The woodcuts were printed by Guido Kredinger. The book was set and producted [sic] by Henry Günther at Edition Balance Book Art Studio, Gotha ... This art book was published in a limited edition of 50 numbered copies, 40 (in Arabic numerals) of which are for sale, and 10 (in Roman numerals) for presentation ..." -- Colophon.

Issued in decorated paper covered boards and matching slipcase.

Purchase; Thomas Gunther; 17 December 2002; 2002-730; $1400 (Chabris fd.).

This is copy number 27.

As issued, signed by the author and artist.