Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, The University of Rochester Library, January 1982. Limited Edition. Saddle-stapled wraps. From the private library of noted American poet William H. Matchett, inscribed to him and his wife on the title page by the book's compilor, Jarold Ramsey: 'For Bill and Judy/ I...... More
Roberts Brothers, January 1878. First Edition. Hardcover. Contains the first publication of Emily Dickenson during her lifetime, with the poem “Success”; also features: H.[elen] H.[unt] Jackson with “A Woman’s Death Wound”, “Horizon”, and “Quatrains”; Sidney Lanier’s “The Marsh of Glynn”; and Louis May Alcott’s “Transfigurations”, et al. 303pp., with Publisher's..... More
CENTICORE PRESS, January 1964. First Edition. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall (oblong large). 88pp. Oblong printed boards. One of 300 signed and numbered copies, this being #103 of 300 copies (signed by author and calligrapher). Slight bumping to the corners, and some light shelfwear, else Very GoodCalligraphy..... More
Funk & Wagnalls, January 1954. Later Printing. Hardcover. A nice Association copy, inscribed by Adams to fellow poet William Matchett on the ffep, with his bookplate and date as well. Also laid in loose is a Christmas card from Adams to Matchett (from 1963). A Near Fine copy in a...... More
Seven Kitchens Press, 2012. First Edition. Paperback. Copy #42 of only 49 numbered copies. This is a presentation copy, signed and inscribed by author to noted American poet William Matchett. More
Limberlost Press, 1998. Limited Edition. Wraps. One of only 750 copies. Letterpress printed in black, red and silver with Palatino type on Mohawk Superfine paper and sewn by hand into Magnani Pescia covers and Thai Chiri endsheets. More
Limberlost Press, 1996. Limited Edition. Wraps. One of 400 copies in this wrappers edition. 24pp. Letterpress printed, and sewn into Thai Chiri Kozo endsheets and Stonehenge wrappers. Near Fine copy. More
W. W. Norton & Company, 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" First Printing. Denise Levertov's copy, with her embossed address label to the ffep. Light shelfwear, else Near Fine in a Very Good price-clipped dust jacket. More
Unmuzzled, 1974. First Edition. Saddle-stapled wraps. 80pp., with orange printed cardstock covers; cover illustration and interior drawings by John Wesley; photos by Gerard Malanga. This issue features the work of Diane di Prima, Kenneth Koch, Anne Waldman, Carl Rakosi, Charles Bukowski, Gerald Malanga, John Giorno, David Wevill, Michael Horovitz, David..... More
Bookthug, 2002. Limited Edition. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" [40]pp. Saddle-stapled wraps. A chapbook done in an edition of 52 copies for distribution in Canada to introduce the poet and his work 'north of the border'; and preceed the publication by Edge Book of the book with..... More
George Palmer, 1969. First Edition. Unknown. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Signed and inscribed by the author to noted American poet Denise Levertov and her husband, author and prominent activist Mitchell Goodman: '25-XII-69 for Denise & Mitch with love George' on the first blank leaf, also includes Levertov's embossed..... More
na, 1977. First Edition. Unknown. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Printed on rectos only. Black cardstock binder with mounted paper title label on front cover. Typescript of Anthony's poetry published in 1978. Inscribed by the author to Denise Levertov on the first blank leaf: For Denise with love (signed)..... More
Unpublished, 1980. Trade Paperback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed and inscribed by the author to noted American poet Denise Levertov on the first blank leaf: 'This copy for Denise not with pride but with love George.' .Unpublished working manuscript, printed xerographically recto only, unpaginated. Yellow cardstock binder..... More
Unpublished, 0000. Unknown. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed and inscribed by author to noted American poet Denise Levertov on first leaf: 'For Denise with love George.' Apparently unpublished 27-leave typed manuscript (carbon copy), rectos only, inscribed at top of first leaf. In very good condition, folded in..... More
Red Hill Press, 1972. Unknown. 20pp., including the centersheet A-D. Measuring 11.5 x 17.5' A Poetry tabloid this issue is dedicated to the poetry and writing of Antonin Artaud translated by Jack Hirschman. An excellent copy, with hardly a touch of wear. More
Horizon, 1945. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Inscribed by Hugh Sykes Davies to poet Denise Levetov on the half title: Denise Levertoff. From Hugh Sykes Davies / March 1945. Also Levertov's embossed address label is afixxed to the verso of the front cover. A Good..... More
Doubleday & Company, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" 67pp. Green cloth over brown cloth covered boards with title stamped in gilt on spine. Near Fine in a Very Good+ dust jacket that has some tanning to spine, creasing to spine ends and corners and rubbing..... More
Contempo Publishers, January 1933. First Edition. Saddle-stapled wraps. A scarce Cumming's publication. [10]pp., in red printed wraps, measuring 17.5 x 25 cm. One of 200 copies. Moderate wear at the corners and spine ends, else a Very Good copy. // “Cummings’ translation of a poem, Le Front Rouge, by the French..... More
Mad River Pr, December 1989. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" From the library of Denise Levertov, inscribed to her by Bob Arnold on the half title, as well as an inscribed postcard laid in loose. More
Random House, January 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. From the private library of noted American poet William H. Matchett, with his name and the date on the ffep. A stated First Edition. 12mo., blue cloth with gilt titles over red blocking on the spine. 138pp., a lovely copy in Near Fine..... More
Elliston Poetry Foundation / University of Cinncinnati, 1964. Limited Edition. Hardcover. One of only 500 numbered copies of this photolithographic facsimile; this being #44, and from the library of noted poet William Matchett, with his bookplate and date on the ffep. Bound in the original brick-red cloth with titles stamped..... More
Harper & Brothers, 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. A FASCINATING PRESENTATION COPY, signed and inscribed by author to Colonel William J. ('Wild Bill') Donovan, with a poem: 'Colonel William J. Donovan .... There is a wisdom, Sappho, Which the world counts as folly: it consists In wasting yards of silk to..... More
Carey & Lea, 1832. First Edition. Leather Binding. A good copy of the first American edition (stated) in full period brown calf, spine with raised bands, gilt ruling, and red morocco label, marbled edges and endpapers (binding rubbed; text has foxing). PROVENANCE: tiny ink stamps and pencil inscription of George..... More
Univ of Pittsburgh Pr, October 1974. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" A terrific association copy, with a warm inscription to fellow poet and Vietnam war-objector Denise Levertov. 84pp. Illustrated wrappers, a bit discolored and with some light rubbing to the corners; 'Lamont Poetry Selection for..... More
