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Collection of Allen Ginsberg correspondence, largely to Kirby Congdon Author: Ginsberg, Allen Place Published: Various places Date Published: [1960s] Description: 8 pieces, mostly single page typescript letters by Allen Ginsberg, one handwritten. A selection of correspondence, mostly from Allen Ginsberg to poet/editor Kirby Congdon. The material generally discusses various publishing ventures, manuscript sales, etc. Congdon was Gregory Corso's informal agent in the early 1960s. Comprises: Single page signed tyescript Aerogramme letter from Ginsberg to Congdon, dated August 7, 1962, sent from Cacutta, India. With handwritten corrections. Typescript page, "Insurance List on Manuscripts of Kaddish by Allen Ginsberg, Property of Theodore Wilents." with notes in red pen by Ginsberg. Date stamped "23 Oct. 62." A second sheet of additions in Ginsberg's hand is stapled to the first. Single page signed tyescript Aerogramme letter from Ginsberg to Congdon, dated March 25, 1963, sent from Cacutta, India. With handwritten date and marginalia. Single page signed typescript letter from Ginsberg to Congdon, dated April 29, 1963, sent from Cacutta, India, about checking for a letter Gregory Corso wrote to Jack Kerouac. With original airmail envelope. Single page handwritten letter from Ginsberg to Congdon, signed, with original mailing envelope. [1966]. Mimeo copy of 2 pp. letter from Ginsberg to “John”, with poorly copied portions enhanced in pen, likely in Ginsberg's hand, to make more legible. Half-page handwritten letter to Ginsberg in an unknown hand. Stapled to the letter is a scrap from The Village Voice with a quote by Ginsberg, referenced in the letter. Undated. Unsigned single page typescript letter from Ginsberg to Congdon, noting Ginsberg’s barring from Peggy Guggenheim’s house. Condition: General light wear, some toning, etc. A few mailing envelopes stapled to letters; very good. Item#: 352874 Headline: 8 pieces of Ginsberg correspondence 1960s