Southern Cone Literature:
Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986)

Of interest to the fine print scholar are the Plaquetas, fine print editions of some of Borges' poetry and short stories, published by Juan Osvaldo Viviano as President of the Sociedad de Bibliófilos Argentinos. All pieces are limited editions, printed on different types of fine paper, and many contain proofs inserted with the final copy.

The Borges Collection includes two copies of Siete poemas (1967), each of which has an illustration by Jorge Larco. Proofs from the printer with editorial corrections by Borges' mother and a newspaper clipping of a homage written by Borges about Jorge Larco, the illustator, are also included.

Also included in the collection is one copy of Otro poema de los dones y tres sonetos (1963), illustrated with an original tempera by Juan Batlle Planas. The copy is one of only twenty eight printed for friends of Juan Osvaldo Viviano as Christmas presents. Also included are several thank-you letters from recipients of the gift.

Two copies of El duelo (1970), a short story by Borges, are held within the collection, each illustrated with an original tempera by Santiago Cogorno. Included with the final copies are several proofs, documentation of the transaction from the printer and thank-you letters from the recipients of the limited edition gift.

The Borges Collection includes three copies of El otro (1972), each of which is illustrated with an aguafuerte etching by Ana Maria Moncalvo. These fine print copies are part of a limited edition of 57 and all are printed on different kinds of paper, including the publisher's personal copy printed on pearled Japanese paper. Also included are an original typescript and several proofs of the short story, documents from the printer and thank-you letters from the recipients of the gift.