n.p.: Privately published by the artist, n.d. The photograph shows three different views of a lion with a painted border by Beard. Hanging on the walls in the background are framed works by Beard. Presentation copy inscribed by Beard to Sam Green. Along the top edge Beard has written: "Special..... More
n.p.: Privately published by the artist, n.d. The two photographs are printed on a single sheet, one shows Pablo Picasso with Peter's handprint and other embellishments, the other features Andy Warhol in Montauk on his birthday in 1972 with painted enhancements by Beard. Presentation copy inscribed by Beard to Sam..... More
n.p.: Privately produced by the artist, 1962. Small framed etching that Berman found and gifted to Meltzer. Inscribed on the verso by Berman who has done a small drawing of Meltzer: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID From Wallace, Shirley & Tosh 1962." A charming artifact linking these two longtime best friends. The..... More
Larkspur, CA: Wallace Berman, 1960. The front of the card features a lovely, soulful close-up self-portrait of Berman's face looking directly into the camera. The photo has intentionally been torn with irregular edges and affixed to the card. The back of the card is stamped and hand-addressed by Berman in..... More
NY: Grove Press, [1964]. Pamphlet. Second printing thus. Presentation copy inscribed to artist Kitaj: "For Ron, Out of the past, Some First Words from Ted Berrigan." From the archive of R. B. Kitaj. Minor wear to spine extremities, else near fine. More
Buffalo: Sumbooks, 1965. Pamphlet. First edition of the author's first book. Inscribed by Bromige to a friend and fellow poet. Corner crease to back cover, else very near fine. More
London: Aloes Books, [1973]. Softbound (only issued softbound). First edition. Prints "Burroughs in Tangier" by Paul Bowles as an epilogue. Presentation copy inscribed by Burroughs to his friend and publisher, Richard Aaron. An outstanding association as Aaron published some of Burroughs' most attractive signed/limited editions, including Letters to Allen Ginsberg..... More
Paris: Christian Bourgois, [1984]. Softbound. First French edition. Translated from the English by Gerard-Georges Lemaire. Important association copy with an exceptional inscription to his long-time friend and collaborator, Brion Gysin: "To Brion Gysin who picture wrote my literary career in France 25 years ago. William S. Burroughs." Burroughs and Gysin..... More
[SF]: Auerhahn Press, 1960. Small 4to. Softbound. First edition. Cover illustration by Brion Gysin who also contributes. Superb presentation copy inscribed to poet and publisher, Ted Berrigan: "For Ted Berrigan / William S. Burroughs / Dec. 11, 1953 (Burroughs meant 1963) / New York." Also signed by Brion Gysin on..... More
[NY]: Viking, [1995]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Important presentation copy warmly inscribed by Burroughs to his long-time friend, fellow drug researcher, and counterculture hero, Timothy Leary: "for Tim Leary, who contributed to my education more much more than I realized at the time. We are here to learn!..... More
[Kathmandu, Nepal: Bardo Matrix, 1975]. Printed folded with 14 loose sheets of rice paper in various sizes printing poems and woodblock prints illustrated with rubber stamps. First edition. Superb presentation copy inscribed by Cohen to his close friend, collaborator, and fellow Bardo Matrix member Dana Young on the first day..... More
[Ashland, MA]: Origin Press, 1959. Sewn Japanese-style in wraps with title label. First edition. Will Petersen's copy with his ownership stamp to title page. Petersen, a Beat artist and printer closely associated with Gary Snyder, helped Corman design the early issues of Origin. He is also the dedicatee of this..... More
LA: Black Sparrow Press, 1970. Pamphlet. First edition. Issued as a Christmas Greeting from the press. Inscribed by Creeley to his friend and publisher, Don Allen. A nice association as Don Allen published The New American Poetry anthology that helped Creeley reach a wider audience. Fine... More
SF: San Francisco Examiner, 1985. The poster proclaims: "Hinckle Free at Last Only in the Examiner" and reproduces a drawing by Crumb showing Hinckle and his hound dog being dragged away by three burly police officers. Presentation copy inscribed by Crumb to his publisher, John Martin of Black Sparrow Press..... More
[Berkeley]: Oyez, 1968. Large folio. Broadside poem. First edition. One of 100 hors commerce copies (of a total edition of 179) printed by Graham Mackintosh. Presentation copy inscribed to Duncan's old friends, Hilda and David Burton: "for Hilda & David / with love / Robert." Duncan has also placed his..... More
[San Francisco]: Square Zero Editions, 1979. Broadside poem. Second edition. Illustrated by Robert Duncan. One of 100 copies (of a total edition of 126) designed and printed by Black Stone Press. Presentation copy inscribed to Duncan's old friends, Hilda and David Burton: "for Hilda & David / with love /..... More
np: Sumbooks, 1964. Pamphlet. First edition. Presentation copy inscribed to Duncan's close friends, Ham and Mary Tyler. Beneath the printed dedication, as if a continuation of it, Duncan has written: "and for Ham and Mary too have fun. Robert." A nice association. Very near fine... More
[SF: White Rabbit, 1968]. Pamphlet. First edition. Presentation copy inscribed in the year of publication to poet Donald Schenker and his wife, Alice: "For Don & Alice, at the best of it. Jess '68." Text by Dunn with lots of full-page collages by Jess. White covers slightly toned around the..... More
[Berkeley]: Oyez, 1976. Small 4to. Softbound. First edition. Nicely inscribed by Everson: To Matt & Deane, / Stinson Beach neighbors / year-long friends / Bill / Dec. 1976." Small tear to top of spine, else near fine. More
[SF]: City Lights Books, [1978]. 16mo. Softbound. First edition. Inscribed by the author in the year of publication to his close friends Janet & Charles Richards. Janet wrote Common Soldiers, a book about the fifties literary scene, and she and Charles were good friends with Rexroth and Ferlinghetti. Couple of..... More
[SF: Anarchist Resistance Press, 1976]. Pamphlet. First edition. Inscribed by the author in the year of publication to his close friends Janet & Charles Richards. Janet wrote Common Soldiers, a book about the fifties literary scene, and she and Charles were good friends with Rexroth and Ferlinghetti. Fine... More
Edited by Barry Miles. NY: Harper & Row, [1986]. 4to. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Superb presentation copy inscribed by Ginsberg with a drawing to his old friend, Ed White: "Allen Ginsberg for Ed White in Janne's presence 7/15/95 Naropa Institute Boulder Colorado." Opposite the inscription Ginsberg has done..... More
Bolinas: Gray Fox Press, 1974. Pamphlet. First edition. Presentation copy inscribed by Ginsberg to his then secretary Richard Elovich: "for Richard Elovich / Best empty-hearted / wishes / Allen / Ginsberg / Dec. 10. 1976." Prints a long interview with Ginsberg. About fine. More
NY: Gotham Book Mart, 1972. Hardbound in cloth-covered boards with illustration tipped to front cover. First edition. One of 26 lettered copies signed by Ginsberg, this being the dedication copy inscribed to (Barry) Miles: "copy P / for Miles / To Whom book's dedicated / from / Allen / Dec..... More
[NY]: Full Court Press, [1975]. Softbound. Second printing. Briefly inscribed by Ginsberg to fellow poet, Doug Blazek in 1988. A few tiny abrasions to front cover, else fine. A nice association to an accomplished poet and publisher. More