LE COEUR-ESPACE 1945 - 1961
[Tours]: Editions Leo Scheer, 2001. First Edition. 12, pp. 59. Bound in printed wraps, a near fine copy. Inscribed by the author to poet William Jay Smith. More about LE COEUR-ESPACE 1945 - 1961
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LES PLANCHES COURBES
Paris: Mercure de France, (2001). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 134 plus bibliography. In French. Author's presentation on half-title to poet William Jay Smith and his wife; " Pour William Jay Smith | Pour Sonia | avec ma pensee | la plus amicale | Yves B. | 4 Mars 2004" Paper wraps. One leaf creased, o/w a nice copy. More about LES PLANCHES COURBES
ZUBIN; The Zubin Mehta story
NY: Harper & Row, (1978). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 226. Signed on title by Mehta. Illustrated. A nice copy in little chipped and scuffed dj. More about ZUBIN; The Zubin Mehta story
FUN WITH REID FLEMING; World's toughest milkman
Forestville CA: Eclipse, (1991). One of 300 copies signed by the artist. 4to, pp. 173. Signed by the artist on a color illustration tipped on flyleaf. A nice copy in some scuffed and soiled dj. Five chapters of a Canadian cartoon. More about FUN WITH REID FLEMING; World's toughest milkman
THE THICKET OF SPRING; poems 1926-1969
Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1972. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 56. One of 200 numbered copies, signed by Bowles. A fine copy in publisher's plain acetate. More about THE THICKET OF SPRING; poems 1926-1969
FOUR-DIMENSIONAL VISTAS
NY: Knopf, 1916. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 134. Purple coth stamped in gilt. Author's presentation on flyleaf to Florence Kelley.. From the library of consumer advocate Florence Kelley. Cover somewhat faded and spotted, slightly worn at corners and ends of spine, interior shows light moisture stining at bottom of leaves... More about FOUR-DIMENSIONAL VISTAS
SPOKESHEARDS.
Edmonon, Alberta: Longspoon Press, 1983. First edn. Inscribed by Braman to poet Paul Metcalf. VG. A set of 4x6 card with poems in a stiff folded box. More about SPOKESHEARDS
ROSE OF THE WIND; And other poems
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, (1910). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 229. Green cloth, spine stamped in gilt. Author's presentation on flyleaf. Cover little scuffed at corners, spine little darkened, TEG. VG. More about ROSE OF THE WIND; And other poems
DRY SUMMER IN PROVENCE,; poems of a place.
NY: Potter, (1966). First edn. 8vo, pp. 82. VG in sl. water stained, price-clipped dj. With a nice blurb by Marianne Moore. Inscribed by the author. More about DRY SUMMER IN PROVENCE,; poems of a place
RITE FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF ALL BEINGS.
West Branch, IA: The Toothpaste Press, 1983? 1/555 copies. Signed by the author. Wide 12mo, pages not numbered. Paper wraps. VG. Poem. More about RITE FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF ALL BEINGS
PEDRA FANTASMA; Romance de...
(1977). One of 250 copies. 8vo, pp. 98. In Brazillian Portuguese. Author's presentation on title; " For Sonja and | Bill | with | much love, | EB. | Rio, 7.3.87(?)" Paper wraps. Cover very slightly scuffed and chipped, o/w a VG tight copy. More about PEDRA FANTASMA; Romance de
BRAZILIAN POETRY 1950 - 1980
Middletown: Wesleyan University Press, (1983). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 187. Illustrated. Bound in cloth in printed dj. A very good tight clean copy. Signed by editor William Jay Smith. A bi-lingual edition. Includes work by Jorge Mautner, Ferreira Gullar, Haroldo de Campos, Mario Faustino, Augusto de Campos, Decio Pignatari, Lindolf Bell. More about BRAZILIAN POETRY 1950 - 1980
BRAZILIAN POETRY 1950 - 1980
Middletown: Wesleyan University Press, (1983). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 187. Illustrated. Bound in cloth in repaired printed dj. A very good tight clean copy. Signed by editor William Jay Smith, with his bookplate on the end paper. A bi-lingual edition. Includes work by Jorge Mautner, Ferreira Gullar, Haroldo de Campos... More about BRAZILIAN POETRY 1950 - 1980
THE SPLENDID AFFLICTION.
[ ]: Lee/Lucas Press, 1979. 1/100 copies, signed by the author. 8vo, pages not numbered. Paper wraps. VG. Poems. More about THE SPLENDID AFFLICTION
BILL TRUETELL; A story of theatrical life
Chicago: A. C. McClurg, 1909. Flagg, James Montgomery. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 280. Illustrated with a color frontispiece and 23 drawings by James Montgomery Flagg. Beige cloth, stamped in black and red. Author's presentation on flyleaf. Cover little soiled, and slightly worn at ends of spine, o/w a nice copy. A novel. More about BILL TRUETELL; A story of theatrical life
THE LITTLE GRANDMOTHER OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION:; Reminiscences and letters of ... edited by Alice Stone Blackwell.
Boston: 1919. Reprint. 8vo,348. some external wear, a very good tight copy. Signed by author. Breshkovsky was active in the agrarian reform movement in Czarist Russia. She was imprisioned several times and finally was released by the Kerensky government. She left Russia with the coming of the Bolshevik revolution. More about THE LITTLE GRANDMOTHER OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION:; Reminiscences and letters of ... edited by...
LADY ONE; Of love and other poems
NY: Harcourt, (2002). First printing. 8vo, pp. 84. Author's presentation on half-title; "For Bill and Sonja | with my warmest regards | Breyten Breytenbach | NY, April 2007" Dark blue cloth stamped in gilt. About as new in dj. More about LADY ONE; Of love and other poems
From As Long As It's Big; off print from BOULEVARD, Fall 2000, Vol. 16, numbers 1 & 2
Saint Louis MO: Saint Louis University, (2000). First Edition. 8vo, pp.47-70 Bound in stapled wraps. Inscribed the author to poet William Jay Smith. John Bricuth is the name used by John T. Irwin in publishing poetry. More about From As Long As It's Big; off print from BOULEVARD, Fall 2000, Vol. 16, numbers 1 & 2
From As Long As It's Big; off print from BOULEVARD, Fall 2001, Vol. 17, numbers 1 & 2
Saint Louis MO: Saint Louis University, (2001). First Edition. 8vo, pp.49-67 Bound in stapled wraps. Inscribed the author to poet William Jay Smith. John Bricuth is the name used by John T. Irwin in publishing poetry. More about From As Long As It's Big; off print from BOULEVARD, Fall 2001, Vol. 17, numbers 1 & 2
Just Let Me Say This About That (I.); off print from BOULEVARD, Summer/Fall 1996, Vol. 11, number 3
Saint Louis MO: Saint Louis University, (1996). First Edition. 8vo, pp.52-63. Bound in stapled wraps. Inscribed the author to poet William Jay Smith. John Bricuth is the name used by John T. Irwin in publishing poetry. More about Just Let Me Say This About That (I.); off print from BOULEVARD, Summer/Fall 1996, Vol. 11, number 3
JUST LET ME SAY THIS ABOUT THAT; a narrative poem
Woodstock, NY: The Overlook Press, (1968). First Edition. 8vo, pp.124. A near fine copy in dj. Inscribed the author to poet William Jay Smith as both Irwin and Bricuth. John Bricuth is the name used by John T. Irwin in publishing poetry. Blurbs by J.D. McClatchy, Richard Wilbur, John Barth... More about JUST LET ME SAY THIS ABOUT THAT; a narrative poem
ALS,; 1p, Boston, Nov 8, 1886
Written in pencil in Bridgeman's typical block printing as follows: "To Boston Mass Nov 8th | 1886 | Dear Mrs Baft | Miss Moalton told | me of your gift to the ... | garden I thank you for the good | deed | Laura A Bridgman" With mailing envelope... More about ALS,; 1p, Boston, Nov 8, 1886
ALS,; 2 pp, to Mrs. Lamb, Boston, Dec 2d, 1886.
Written in pencil in Bridgeman's typical block printing as follows: Dear Mrs. Lamb | I am happy to be | remembered to you. You | feel truly friendly to-| ward me in the name of Jesus Christ. | I thank you most gladly | for these nice goodies | which... More about ALS,; 2 pp, to Mrs. Lamb, Boston, Dec 2d, 1886
FIVE ON THE WESTERN EDGE.
San Francisco: Momo's Press, 1977. First edn. 8vo, pp. 192. Paper wraps. In scribed by Stephen Vincent to the poet, Paul Metcalf and his wife Nancy. VG. Poems by Steve Brooks, Stephen Vincent, Beau Beausoleil, Hilton obenzinger and larry Felson. More about FIVE ON THE WESTERN EDGE
THE FIRES OF TANGERINE
Spokane, WA: Bippity, Boppity Books, (2000). Limited edition. 8vo, pp. 37. Photograph on title. Author's presentation on title; "For my friend Bill (poet William Jay Smith), | In the pleasure | of his visit. | With admiration, | Irv Broughton | Oct. 13, 2001" Paper wraps. Rear cover slightly soiled, but a nice copy. More about THE FIRES OF TANGERINE