Brooklyn, NY: Hanging Loose Press, 1992. First Edition. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" First printing of the true first edition of this prominent Native American author's first book, with a pre-publication presentation inscription (the book was published May 1, 1992). Signed and inscribed by Alexie in black ink..... More
Waldron Island, WA: Brooding Heron Press, 1985. First Edition. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Trade paper edition printed on Superfine, sewn into Canson wrappers. [32]pp. A NICE ASSOCIATION COPY. Inscribed by Aliesen to fellow poet Denise Levertov: To Denise Levertov-- with thanks for the guiding lantern of your..... More
Washington D C: Edge Books, 1998. Stapled Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" 14pp. Saddle-stapled wraps. Cover drawing "flowers" by Rod Smith. Inscribed by Berrigan: Sacked over the beat with a head. Yrs, Anselm Berrigan. Light shelfwear, else Near Fine. More
Toronto: Bookthug, 2002. Limited Edition. 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
New York: Caterpillar Press, 1967. First Edition. Spiral Bound. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" A nice association copy. Inscribed by Antin: Cover in his hand "Mitch + Denise Goodman" (Levertov); and verso of front cover "peace/ (signed) David Antin; with Denise Levertov's bookplate at the bottom. Book designed by..... More
Lenox, MA: Qua Books, 2001. First Trade. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Fine copy in jacket. One of 1000 copies issued. More
Los Angeles: Sun & Moon Press, 1995. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Signed in full by author Barbara Guest on half title ("from Barbara Guest"). Exceptionally nice copy of the first edition, first printing, of this landmark colection by the Winner of thr Frost Prize..... More
NP: Ina Wittich, 1979. First Edition. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Signed and inscribed by producer Ina Wittich (12-line inscription discussing Brecht). Though this publication is undated, it likely dates from 1979-80, as Wittich was performing these work at that time. Extremely scarce - Worldcat records only 2..... More
London: C. Cooke, 1797. First Edition Thus. Hard Cover. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Two works bound in one volume. The second work is: The Art of Preserving Health: a Poem in Four Books By John Armstrong, M.D. Manchester, G. Nicholson, 1797. Features an engraved title portrait. The..... More
London: The Nonesuch Library, 1927. 16 b/w Illustrations. First Edition Thus. Leather Binding. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Bound in period 3/4 brown polished calf over marbled boards by Sangosrki & Sutcliffe, spine with raised bands, black morocco label, and gilt floral tooling, covers bordered with gilt rules, top..... More
San Francisco: Open Space, 1965. First Edition. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" A great and contrasting pairing (which occasioned some controversy) of two classic 1960's versions of Gerard de Nerval - the published translation by Robin Blaser, and a typescript translation by Robert Duncan. Their differing approaches to..... More
Los Angeles: Smoke Press, 1980. First Edition. Saddle-stapled Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" . West. Los Angeles, CA: , 1980. First Edition. Softbound. Octavo. [16]pp. Stiff stapled illustrated wrappers. Near Fine with light wear at spine. Inscribed by the author to Denise Levertov on the title page: To..... More
The Author, 1984. B/w Illustrations. First Edition. Saddle-stapled Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Copy #2 of 50 numbered copies. This copy signed and inscribed by Blevins to his mentor, noted American poet Denise Levertov: "With much love for Den from her illegal Cincinnati student Steve." Plain light green..... More
Madison, MN: Sixties Press, 1970. Second Printing. Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Single yellow printed sheet, measuring 33 x 8.5 inches and folded to form 12 panels.Printed for the American Writers Against The Vietnam War, as a gift to the Resistence by Robert Bly and Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Some..... More
New Haven & London: Yale University Press, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" A Near Fine copy of the First Edition, First Printing with a Near Fine dust jacket in a mylar sleeve; text is clean, tight binding, very minor shelfwear. Signed and inscribed in ink..... More
Minneapolis: Coffee House Press, 1995. First Edition. Paperback. 330pp. Purple pictorial wraps. Introduction by Terry Tempest Williams. Light shelfwear along the bottom. This is poet William Witherup's copy with his signature and line "Property of Bill Witherup" on front endpaper. In addition to a contributor, he is acknowledged in the..... More
New York: Atheneum, 1968. First Edition. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Presentation copy, signed and inscribed by author to noted American poet Denise Levertov and her husband, author Mitchell Goodman: "For Denise & Mitch with both my love & respect Henry." "The Vergil Woods" was Braun's first book..... More
NP: The Author. Unpublished. Stapled. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. From the library of noted American poet Denise Levertov, an important influence in Pawlak's career. She has noted in ink "Mark's Brecht poems - will need for BU talk in Nov." 9 leaves, xerox printed in landscape format..... More
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" A WONDERFUL ASSOCIATION COPY. Inscribed by Besmilr to fellow poet Denise Levertov: To Denise --, "je te donne cette rose" Anotole France: Le Livre de Mon Amir / With my apologies, and with Judith Jones'..... More
New Rochelle: James L. Weil Publishers, 1984. Limited Edition. Wraps. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Five handsewn wraps, designed and printed by Martino Mardersteig on Magnani rag paper in an edition of 50 keepsake copies by Stamperia Valdonega, Verona. More
London: Oxford University Press, 1919. Frontis Portrait. Later Printing. Full Leather. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Beautifully bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in full red polished calf, spine with raised bands, blue morocco label, and profuse gilt floral tooling within gilt-rued compartments, covers bordered with twin gilt rules with..... More
N.Y. D. Appleton, 1896. 21 b/w illus / plates. Early Edition. Leather Binding. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. VG in lthr/boards (sl wear/rub to covers/edges). 8vo xxiv,[3]-362pp Title o n spine: Bryant's Poetical Works. BAL #1867; reprint edition, with both New York and London address on title page..... More
Astoria, OR: NP, 1936. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Scarce first edition in the original blue cloth (minor surface wear). Uncommon collection of work by the auhtor of Oregon's state song. Worldcat records only 4 copies. More
Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1983. Crumb, R. (illustrator); 5 b/w Illustrations (including Title page). First Edition. Paperback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Nice tight copy. 14, [2] pages. Notable short romantic prose excursion, with appropriate Crumb illustrations. Krumhansl #79a; one of 6270 trade paper copies, printed..... More
[Stockton, CA]: [Wormwood Review Press], 1984. Bukowski, Charles (illustrator); 1 b/w Illustration (upper wrapper). First Edition. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall (tall). An exceptionally nice copy. [2], 83-124 pages. Chapbook monographic issue of the periodical. One of 700 numbered copies (this is number 72) printed. Krumhansl #91..... More
