Used Rare Book The cover shows discoloration, yellowing, and soiling due to age. The pages inside are in good condition. Please be aware that this is an old book, over 30 years old, before purchasing. This is a book I was looking forward to reading when it was published, and I treasured it. Following Rilke's poems are simple, powerful, and lively illustrations by the young Balthus. It has a luxurious binding made of high-quality materials, and you can enjoy the texture alone. Illustrations by Balthus Poems by Rilke First Edition Published in 1994 From the MARC database: A book featuring 40 ink drawings by the French master painter Balthus during his youth, with a preface by the Austrian poet Rilke. It is the origin of Balthus's cat imagery, a story of a kitten's disappearance.