Neruda, Pablo. "Canto general" (General song). 1st edition. Mexico. Published by Océano, 1950.

Neruda, Pablo. "Canto general" (General song). 1st edition. Mexico. Published by Océano, 1950.

567 pages. 36 x 24 cm.
Important book, as it is autographed by Pablo Neruda, Siqueiros and Diego Rivera, and also contains the handwritten dedication in green ink: “20 de agosto de 1958, en casa de los O’dem con cariño, Pablo Neruda.”
Copy number 131 of a limited edition of 500 numbered and signed copies. This book, which constitutes an epic history of the entire American Western Hemisphere, was one of the principal reasons why Neruda was awarded the Nobel prize. The fly leaf has very colourful illustrations by Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. Very large size, with a red cover. Generally well preserved. The edges of the pages are somewhat worn, and the original red cloth binding has become a little unstuck.