Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1981. Signed, Limited Edition of 350 numbered copies, of which this is #274. One of Bukowski's best collections of poetry. Small quarto: illustrated boards & cloth spine; 281 pages. Very Good (very minor wear but covers nice & contents clean & tight). More
Paris: Chez Pierre Seghers Editeur, 1946. With two original lithographs by Jean Bazaine. Limited Edition of 150 numbered copies, of which this is #52. Signed presentation from Frenaud on the half-title page: “Pour Paulette et Hector Descomps cette tentative d'une figure mythique de l'homme dans la modernite. leur a mi..... More
Venice: Sotoportego Editore, [2008]. First Edition. Signed presentation from Milazzo on the front endpaper: “April 10, 2008. For James- Looking forward to Oklahoma! With affection, Richard Milazzo.”. 8vo., pictorial wraps; 80 pages. Very Good (very minor edgewear; contents clean & tight). More
Boston: The Christopher Publishing Company, [1931]. First Edition. Signed presentation from the author on the front endpaper: "Dr. and Mrs. Cook, with the compliments of the author, Myra Churchill Holmes Webb." A rare novel from a small Boston-based publishing company! Holmes-Webb [1863-1943] is buried in Plymouth, Massachusetts. 8vo., patterned cranberry-red..... More
[No place]: Night Mail, [2002]. Italian Translation by Nanni Cagnone. First Edition. Signed presentation from Milazzo on the front endpaper: “September 5, 2005. For James- here’s hoping this one gets lifted, too! Much love, Richard Milazzo.” Milazzo is a critic, curator, publisher, independent scholar and poet from New York City..... More
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Venice: Sotoportego Editore, [2007]. First Edition. Signed presentation by Milazzo on the front endpaper: “April 14, 2007. For james- with affection- Richard Milazzo.” Milazzo is a critic, curator, publisher, independent scholar and poet from New York City. In the 1970s, he was the editor and co-publisher of Out of London..... More
Venice: Sotoportego Editore, [2007]. First Edition. Signed presentation by Milazzo on the front endpaper: “September 4, 2009. For James- Hope this copy gets to you! With affection- Richard Milazzo.” Milazzo is a critic, curator, publisher, independent scholar and poet from New York City. In the 1970s, he was the editor..... More
[Craiova, Romania]: Scrisul Romanesc, [2012]. Translation Into Romanian by Razvan Hotaranu. First Edition. Signed presentation by Milazzo on the front endpaper: “July 21, 2012. For James- What a mess in Colorado! Miss you- Yours, Richard.” Milazzo is a critic, curator, publisher, independent scholar and poet from New York City. In..... More
[No Place]: Night Mail, [2004]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation by Milazzo on the front endpaper: “January 13, 2005. For James- With admiration and affection- Richard Milazzo.” Milazzo is a critic, curator, publisher, independent scholar and poet from New York City. In the 1970s, he was the editor and co-publisher..... More
[Modena, Italy]: Emilio Mazzoli Editore, [2007]. Italian Translation by Brunella Antomarini. First Edition. Limited Edition of 500 numbered copies, of which this is copy #234. Signed presentation by Milazzo on the front endpaper: “December 17, 2007. For Jim- With admiration and affection- Richard Milazzo.” Milazzo is a critic, curator, publisher..... More
Manuscript (Faircopy) Poem. One page: penned on good-quality laid paper, with his printed name on the side. Ciardi writes about careful foot-washing in a way that renders it as completely natural, taking no effort at all to carry out. More than an arbitrary procedure, the process of checking for athlete’s..... More
NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wharton on the dedication page: “To Harriett: Best wishes in your venture- and may you enjoy your life. William Wharton. Best.” The recipient of this presentation used to let Wharton stay in her Ocean Grove, NJ home and once traded..... More
NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wharton on the dedication page: “William Wharton. 7-31-81. To Harriet.” The recipient of this presentation used to let Wharton stay in her Ocean Grove, NJ home and once traded places, with Wharton allowing her to stay on his famous houseboat..... More
NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wharton on the dedication page: “To Harriett, All first editions are [illegible word]. You own one too, ain’t it wonderful. William Wharton, Best.” The recipient of this presentation used to let Wharton stay in her Ocean Grove, NJ home and..... More
Philadelphia: Macrae Smith Company, 1943. First Edition, second printing. Signed inscription from Rose on the front endpaper: “Best wishes to the reader from the writer. Cordially yours, Don Rose.” Donald Frank Rose was a columnist and editorial writer on The Philadelphia Bulletin. His column “Stuff and Nonsense” was noted for..... More
NY: Rinehart & Company, Inc., [1948]. First Edition, with the publisher's colophon on the copyright page. [Reportedly 25,000 copies were printed]. In the second issue dust jacket with reviews on the front & rear flaps. The $4.00 price is present with Mailer's photograph on the rear cover, so the main..... More
Dallas: Mathis Van Nort & Company, [1939]. First Edition, second printing. Nice signed presentation from Morris on the front endpaper: “To my good friends Lena and Homer, I hope you enjoy this book and can find some beauty and truth in it, as it was written with great sincerity and..... More
Rochester, NY: The Black Faun Press/ Compass Editions, 1941. First Edition. Signed by Baldwin on the front endpaper. The Black Faun Press was apparently an affiliate of the Press of James A. Decker in Prairie City, Illinois. A very scarce war-time book from an obscure publisher. 8vo., black cloth with..... More
NY: Rinehart & Co., [1958]. First Edition, third printing. [May, 1958]. 8vo., two-toned cloth in dust jacket; 238 pages. Very Good (covers nice with very minor wear, small bump one upper corner; contents clean & tight); minor wear (small tear (small, shallow chip top of rear panel) d/j. More
NY: Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1944. First Edition, later printing. Signed by St. John on a front blank page. With a non-authorial presentation on the front endpaper to Emily Cooper Norris in Concord, New Hampshire. Robert William St. John [1902–2003] was an American author, broadcaster, and journalist. He published a...... More
NY: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1929. Translated from the Norwegian. First Edition. Special Autograph Edition of 198 numbered copies, of which this is #38. Ole Edvart Rølvaag [1876–1931) was a Norwegian-American novelist and professor who became well known for his writings regarding the Norwegian American immigrant experience. Ole Rolvaag..... More
Paris: Editions Bourrelier Et Colin, [1967]. Fifth Corrected Edition. A book of poetry. Signed presentation from Careme on the half-title page (in green ink), to Deborah Steinthal: “en souvenir de sa premiere visitea la maison blanche [In remembrance of her first visit to the white house], Maurice Careme, 1970.” Also..... More
