STEIN, Gertrude. Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein: With Two Short Stories (G.M.P.). Barton: Something Else Press, 1972. First Edition. Trade paperback. 235x152mm. 278pp. Very Good.

This copy is inscribed by the late poet bpNichol along the fore edge of the first page to the now late experimental Canadian writer John Riddell: "bpNichol is pleased to present this fiction Masterwork by fiction master Gertrude Stein to the living legend of Canadian fiction John Riddell at Xmas 1985" [with small drawing]. Laid in is Nichol's leaflet Le Chien Bleu issued by jwcurry as Nichol's Xmas greeting for 1985 [also inscribed by Nichol "to John"; one of 400 numbered [#273] copies]. Also laid in is a small Christmas card inscrubed "XMAS '85 / for John / with love / bp". A wonderful and unique association copy of this book from one writer to another. Some light shelf-wear, otherwise fine.