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
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
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
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
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
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..... More
(NY: ) Barlemir House, (1979). First edn. 8vo, pp. 58. Paper covered boards, a fine copy. Inscribed by the author to Ann and Bernard Malamud with best wishes, by the author. A collection of poems and short stories. More
NY: Harold Vinal, 1928. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 39. Author's presentation on flyleaf. Two order forms laid in, photograph pasted on verso of title page. VG in somewhat chipped and soiled dj. Verses about a cruise. More
NY: Macmillan, 1921. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 111. One of 100 copies with the frontispiece printed from the woodcut. This is signed by artist Timothy Cole and inscribed by the author. Uncut and unopened on watermarked paper. An excellent copy in dj that is price clipped and worn on the..... More
NY: Random House, (1940). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 343. Index. Foreword by Charles Mac Arthur. One of 350 numbered copies, signed by the author, the subject and the recipient of the letters. Inscribed by the author. Illustrated with photos from productions. Blue moire cloth, stamped in gilt. TEG. Cover somewhat..... More
Madison WI: University of Wisconsin, (2007). First printing. 8vo, pp. 72. Author's presentation on title; " For Bill Claire -- | A fine poet. | Fleda" Also signed under her name on title. Paper wraps. Review laid in. Cover curled and very slightly chipped, o/w a VG tight copy. This..... More
Los Angeles: Times-Mirror, 1924. 12mo, pp. 64. Blue paper over boards, stamped in gilt. Author's presentation on half-title. Cover slightly worn, slight foxing on a few pages, o/w VG. More
Los Angeles: Times-Mirror, 1924. 12mo, pp. 64. Blue paper over boards, stamped in gilt. Author's presentation on flyleaf, poem written on back pastedown, both in purple ink.. Cover slightly worn, o/w VG. More
NY: Gracie Mansion, (1923). First Edition. 8vo, pp. xix, 386. Index. Editor's presentation on flyleaf. Illustrated in B&W and color. Blue cloth, stamped in gilt. TEG. One hinge tender, cover little worn at corners and spine, o/w VG. Inscribed by the author. More
NY: McGraw-Hill, (1952). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 258. Author's presentation on flyleaf. VG in worn dj. Essays on various theatrical subjects. More
NY: McGraw-Hill, (1946). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 341. Author's presentation, and donor's, on flyleaf. VG in soiled dj. Essays by the theatre critic. More
[Detroit]: The Detroit News, 1932. Second edn. 8vo, Pp. 274. VG. Signed by editor. A collection of letters written during the first 14 years to Nancy Brown's Experience Column in The Detroit News. These letters cover a wide range of domestic and social topics. Brown was born in Perry, Maine..... More
[Milwaukee: by the author], 1911. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 115. Gray cloth, illustrated with photos, a very fine copy. Krichmar 4542. Rare. OP. On the front blank end paper, Brown's holograph describes how this book came to be written: "in 1911 the legislature of Wis submiited the Womam's suffrage amendment..... More
NY: Viking, (2003). First printing. 8vo, pp. xii, 273. Notes, index. Illustrated. Map on endpapers. Author's presentation on title. Paper over boards. A nice copy in dj. More
Lexington: Univ Press of Kentucky, (1994). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 202. Showboat chronology, index., many illustrations. Inscribed by the author. Fine in dj. The author's family owned an early 20th century showboat, plying the Ohio River and its tributaries, presenting vaudeville and melodrama. More
1 page, 12 lines, to A[lexander] K[elly] McClure. Bryant refers to the weekly paper that McClure is establishing and says that he is way too "encumbered" to think of adding responsibilites at this time. Nice clean signature. From Wikipedia: "William Cullen Bryant (November 3, 1794 – June 12, 1878) was..... More
St. Paul, MN: Truck Press, 1978. Aquila Rose, #5. 8vo, pp. 21. 1/300 copies. Inscribed by the author to the poet, Paul Metcalf. paper wraps. VG. Short narratives. More
NY: Grove Weidenfeld, (1991). First American edn., first printing. 8vo, pp. xi, 403. Index. Author's presentation on title. Paper over boards with cloth spine. Edges slightly spotted, o/w a nice copy in slightly scuffed dj. More
NY: McGraw Hill, (1983). First Edition. Fine in little soiled dj. Inscribed by the author on the title page. More
NY: Random House, (1986). First Edition, 2nd printing. 8vo, pp. 359. Author's signature on blank. Illustrated with photographs and facsimiles. Paper over boards with cloth spine. About as new in dj. More
