LA: Starseed/Peace Press, 1977. Softbound. Second printing. Inscribed by Leary to Helen Valdez, his first secretary who worked with him for 15 years: "To Helen, Thanx for your constant bubbling sense of humor. Love Tim Leary." A nice association since Valdez worked with Leary in Oakland at the Kaiser Foundation..... More
Toronto: Coach House Press, [1985]. Softbound (only issued softbound). First edition of the author's first book. Inscribed to poet, David Donnell in 1986. Fine. Housed in a handsome clamshell box. More
Toronto: Coach House Press, [1985]. Softbound (only issued softbound). First edition of the author's first book. Inscribed to Canadian poet, Libby Scheier in 1986. Very near fine. More
Urbana: University of Illinois Press, [1974]. Softbound. First edition. Presentation copy inscribed to Oyez publisher Bob Hawley: "with regards to Oyez and Bob Hawley." Additionally, laid in are 3 Autograph Postcards to Hawley two of which are signed. Some scatered foxing to edges, else about fine... More
Ann Arbor: Roger Jackson, 1993. First edition, deluxe issue. One of 26 lettered copies signed by the publisher, this copy is also inscribed to one of the dedicatees. (This lettered variant is not listed on the colophon but is otherwise identical to the "Private Edition" of 10 copies.) Features a...... More
[NY]: New Directions, [1958]. First edition thus, a trade Paperback Original. Presentation copy inscribed to fellow poet, Ben Tibbs: "for Ben Tibbs with all friendly good wishes Kenneth Patchen November 1966." Fine. More
Buffalo: Frontier Press, 1965. 4to. Softbound. First edition. Prefatory poem by Charles Olson. Presentation copy inscribed by Sanders with a small drawing of a penis to poet, Will Inman dated the year of publication. White covers slightly toned, touch soiled, else near fine. More
NY: Green Carnation Press, 1983. Small 4to. Softbound in dust jacket. First edition, deluxe issue. One of 50 numbered copies signed by the author. Illustrated by Sue Coe who contributes 10 original engravings each signed and numbered by her. This copy is also a presentation copy from the author to..... More
Paris: Didier, 1977. Softbound. First edition. A chronology of the Beat's writings and activities from 1939 through 1969. Illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy inscribed by Ginsberg to Pam Plymell (wife of Charles Plymell and Ginsberg's sometimes translator and editor): "for Pam Plymell, in thanks for going over the chronology &..... More
London: Waddington Galleries, 1986. Square 8vo. Pamphlet. First edition. Exhibition catalog illustrated with color reproductions of Van Vliet's work. Presentation copy inscribed (in bold pencil) by Van Vliet to his cousin Terry Van Vliet and his wife, Jan: "Terry & Jan / love Don." Spine faded, else fine. A scarce..... More
Koln: Michael Werner, 1985. 4to. Softbound. First edition. Exhibition catalog featuring tipped-in color plates and printing some of Van Vliet's poems. Presentation copy inscribed (in bold pencil) by Van Vliet to his cousin Terry Van Vliet and his wife, Jan: "Terry & Jan / love Don." Aside from a 1972..... More
NY: Mary Boone/Michael Werner, 1985. 4to. Single sheet of card stock folded to make a triptych. First edition. Features color reproductions of the artist's work. Presentation copy inscribed (in bold pencil) by Van Vliet to his cousin Terry Van Vliet and his wife, Jan: "Terry & Jan / Don." Aside..... More
Italy: Lucio Amelio Gallery, 1980. Features a photograph of the artists holding hands in front of a lion statue with Warhol playfully putting his other hand in the lion's mouth. Inscribed by Warhol and Beuys to curator Heiner Bastian. Beuys has also drawn a small hat on the lion's head..... More
NY: Random House/Whitney Museum, [1979]. Square 8vo. Softbound. First edition. Presentation copy inscribed by Warhol to famous Chicago restauranteur, George Badonsky: "to George Badinsky [sic] / thank you / love / Andy." Trivial touch of wear, but still fine. More
NY: Harcourt, Brace and Co., [1949]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Presentation copy inscribed to Welty's lifelong friends, Nash and Marjorie Burger: "To Nash and Marjorie, / Nash and Peter--- / love from Eudora." Nash Burger and Welty were childhood friends that remained close throughout their entire lives. When..... More
NY: Random House, [1970]. Hardbound in dust jacket. Later printing. Presentation copy inscribed to Welty's lifelong friends, Nash and Marjorie Burger: "For Nash and Marjorie / old and good friends, / in old affection, / Eudora." Nash Burger and Welty were childhood friends that remained close throughout their entire lives..... More
NY: James F. Carr & Robert S. Wilson, 1964. Hardbound, lacking the unprinted glassine dust jacket. First edition of the author's second book. Presentation copy inscribed by Wieners to fellow poet, Carol Berge: "To Carol, With respect for her enthusiasm. John Wieners." (Wieners originally wrote "in" respect, then crossed out..... More
NY: James F. Carr & Robert S. Wilson, 1964. Hardbound, lacking the unprinted glassine dust jacket. First edition of the author's second book. Presentation copy inscribed by Wieners to fellow poet, Ted Berrigan: "To Ted / from John---1965 / San Francisco / love." A superb association copy to the leading..... More
