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Berkeley, CA The Roundhouse Press, 2000. Paperback First Edition Thus (2000), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR IFirst name only) on the title page and then FLAT SIGNED WITH HER FULL NAME on the same page. First Edition Thus (2000), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of sunning to the top inch of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, minor cosmetic imperfection. Bright, crisp and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8… Leer más

New York, NY Harper & Row: Perennial Library, 1991. Paperback First Ed thus, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed thus, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to sheen of wrapper covers; pages tanned a bit with age; former owner's gift inscription above author's Inscription at front endpaper; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 78pp. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Roof Books, 2002. Paperback First Edition (2002), unstated. Paperback Original. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (2002), unstated. Paperback Original. Fine: Flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, marks, or marginalia in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New', showing no flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.4 inches). 109 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6.6 ounces. Trade Paperback.  INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Colorado Springs, CO Maize Press, 1984. Paperback First Ed, unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows the barest hint of a bump at the upper front corner; else only the mildest rubbing; binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 63pp. Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Minneapolis, MN Coffee House Press, 1988. Paperback First Edition [1988], unstated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, and dated "1/20/89" at the title page. First Edition [1988], unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or 1Ex-Library. 8vo. 130pp. Trade Paperback. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

San Francisco, CA City Lights Books, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus (2001), not directly stated; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition Thus (1990), not directly stated but implied. No subsequent printings listed Paperback Original. Very Near Fine in Wraps: a hint of wear along the outside edge of the frong panel, which also wants tro curl up ever so slightly; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library.… Leer más

Santa Fe, NM Juniper Press, 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus (1998); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition Thus (1998); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to to the upper corner tips and a quarter-inch tear at the bottom edge of the front endpaper. The binding is cocked slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a couple of minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.45 x 6 x 0.25 inches). 101 pages. Illustrated with duotone drawings and designs by Kathleen Adler Harms. Edited by Christopher Merrill and Ellen Kleiner. Language: English. Weight:… Leer más

Park City, UT Benchmark Publishing, September 30, 1993. Paperback First Ed, unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the finest hairline crease near the upper rear corner tip, which shows just a tick of wear also. Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. " Cowboy Poetry" sticker at lower front panel. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 75pp. Illustrated by Tim Cox. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. A book of original cowboy poetry. A collection of thirty one of original poems written by Fred Engel with art work by western artist Tim Cox. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Alfred A Knopf: Borzoi Books, 1983. Hardcover First Edition (1983), so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1983), so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows just a touch of foxing to the extremities of the grey cloth-covered boards, which also show the thinnest line of sunning at the edges; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows mild rubbing to the panels; faint soiling to the white background field of same; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.65 x 6.15 x 0.75 inches).… Leer más

Boulder, CO University of Colorado Press, 1967. Hardcover First Edition (1967), unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY TRANSLATOR. First Edition (1967), unstated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows two pages creased near the upper corner; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. First Edition UK (1990), so stated. The DJ shows light soiling and toning to the cream background field of the panels and backstrip; mild rubbing and a few scuff marks; unclipped. Remains shows some flaws, but little overt wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 8vo. (9.8 x 10 x 0.65 inches). 54 pages. Language: Persian and English. Weight: 1 pound, 8 ounces. Hardback with DJ. All Persian calligraphy in this book is in Nakosteen's handwriting. "These selections from Oryan's Rubaiyyat are rendered by Professor Nakosteen in a literary rather than literal spirit, more liberally concerned with the poet's basic thoughts or sentiments than a word-by-word… Leer más

Culver City, CA Peace Press, 1982. Paperback First Edition Thus, Second Printing [1982]. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use, but also shows some fairly heavy foxing to the outside edges of the panels: else only very light wear to the extremities; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The foxing is a serious flaw, but otherwise remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.45 x 5.5 x 0.25 inches). 62 pages. Weight: 4 ounces. First Edition Thus, Second Printing [1982]. Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Santa Barbara, CA J.F. Rowny Press, 1943. Hardcover First Edition (1943), unstated. Tipped-In Frontispiece Photograph has been SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1943), unstated. Very Near Fine in Good+ DJ: The Book shows just the barest hint of shelf-soiling along the bottom edge; the binding leans very slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing only a hint of wear and another unobtrusive flaw. Bright and Clean. Most pages remain uncut. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows indications of moderate use: dampstaining to the top edge of the front panel; several short, ,closed tears to the top edge of the rear panel and some short tears and chips to the bottom edge of same; the author's attractive address label affixed to the lower front flap, covering the original publisher's name and address; unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder,… Leer más

San Francisco, CA Nookwood Press, 1937. Hardcover SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Very Good: shows very light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; considerable dust-dulling to the suede and the gilt titles at the front panel; the binding shows the slighest lean; faint but pervasive soiling overall. The gilt titles at the back strip are heavily rubbed, rendering them legible only with difficulty. Binding secure; text clean. Despite noted flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 114pp. Vellum-faced SIGNED portrait of the Author. Deckle Fore-Edge. Hardcover: Flexible Suede Cloth over Boards. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Landour, India Wesley Press (Mysore, India), 1958. Paperback First Edition (1958), so stated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: tiny splits at the bottom of both hinges (the outside edges of the backstrip); mild rubbing and the faintest soiling to the yellow background field of the panels; and a small area of more overt soiling to the lower front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A lightly-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and some unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.3 x 4.85 x 0.25 inches). vi, 63 pages. Cover Design by Canon S.R. Burgoyne. Yellow Self-Wraps with green titles and designs. Language: English.… Leer más

Athens, GA University Of Georgia Press, 1988. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, at the flyleaf; and SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR again at the title page. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 63pp. University Press Paperback. "The world according to Vogelsang is three-fifths reality and two-fifths dream, but the resulting surface is so artfully camouflaged that it's impossible to know which is which. You feel that you are standing on a curb...and that a step in the wrong direction might plummet you into the bottomless pit of a dream. A step in the right direction, however, might land you a little farther up the slope of reality where the air is refreshingly free...and perfumed with a certain spice that leads… Leer más

New York, NY Abelard-Schuman, 1964. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, unstated. Very Good+ in Fair DJ: Book shows indications of careful use: just a touch of wear to extremities; slight spine lean; binding secure; text clean. DJ shows very little wear at all, but does show considerable loss to rodent nibbles at the upper backstrip and the top of the rear panel; there is also a small patch of nibble at the lower backstrip; what remains of the backstrip is ever so slightly sunned, though what remains of the titles thereon are bold and clearly legible; else just a hint of rubbing to the corner tips; price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, a structurally sound, tightly bound copy, showing light wear and with a clean text in a seriously flawed but not severely worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 32pp. Introduction by Carl Bode. The Abelard Poets Series. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Watsonville, CA Papier-Mache, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus (1996), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. DAMPSTAINING along the bottom edge of the last fifty pages or so and which has imparted a bit of 'crinkliness' to the text pages. Else, Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows the faintest wrinkling of the clear vinyl plastic covering of the panels; the binding is very slightly cocked, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A flawed copy, but handsome nontheless, tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only in addition to the dampstaining. Bright, crisp and clean. Corners sharp. An attractive reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Leer más

San Francisco, CA Sierra Club Books: Yolla Bolly Press, 1984. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY PATCHEN'S WIFE, MIRIAM PATCHEN AND BY HIS PUBLISHER JAMES LAUGHLIN. First Edition, so stated. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows barely discernible foxing just starting at the top edge; the binding shows the slightest lean possible (and still be discernible) and remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Folio. Unpaginated. Afterward by James Laughlin. Hardback with DJ. Opening this book to any of the three dozen prints it contains is like suddenly remembering what it was like to be a kid sitting in a tree, dangling your legs, and singing any old song you felt like singing irreverently. Patchen's colorful figures and backgrounds and… Leer más

San Francisco, CA Chronicle Books, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus[1990]; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition Thus[1990]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows light wear along outside edge front panel; crease near lower front corner; otherwise flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 69pp. Original illustrated glossy paperwraps. Trade Paperback. In this, his fifth collection, Soto's voice is heartfelt, rooted strongly by a sense of place. The place is California: "Home is west,/ Further than the river/ Will reach, or clouds." Even the titles of these poems hint at their earthiness: "Provisions," "House, Street, Old Man," "Friday Night Fish." In them Soto celebrates memory and everyday life: "Dust is a faint aura of loss." Their metaphors are like magnets pulling you in: "Her hands like doves/ On the… Leer más

San Francisco, CA Chronicle Books, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus[1990]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus[1990]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows a faint crease near lower rear corner and an even fainter stress crease a little higher at the outside edge of the rear panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing a couple of unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 5.65 x 0.25 inches). 69 pages. Original illustrated glossy paperwraps. Trade Paperback. In this, his… Leer más