[ Lewisburg, PA]: Bucknell University The Press of Appletree Alley, 1988. First edition. 8vo, pp. 56. Cloth backed boards, fine. Not issued with a dj. There was one printing of 150 copies of this, signed by the author. Issue A of the binding with the spine bound in lighter green..... More
San Francisco: North Point Press, 1989. DePol. First Trade Edition. 8vo, pp. 56. Cloth backed boards, bookplate. Not issued with a dj. There was one printing of 5300 copies of this. Signed and dated (1994) by the author. Freedman A70b. Includes an essay and two sections of poetry. More
[Frankfort, KY: Gnomon Press, 1997]. First trade edition. 8vo, pp. 62. A fine copy in dj. Signed by the author on the title page. One of an edition of 1000 copies, there are also 26 lettered and four numbered copies. Freedman A105a. The two stories are A Friend of Mineand..... More
Lewiston, Idaho: Confluence Press, (1991). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 233. A fine copy in dj. Bookplate of the former owner on the flyleaf. Signed by Berry on the title page. Freedman B57a. A book of tributes, reminiscences and critical reviews by Wallace Stegner, Gary Snyder, Wes Jackson, Hayden Carruth, Michael..... More
Lexington: University of Kentucky Libraries Occasional Paper no. 12. 1998. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 177. One of 50 copies bound in cloth and signed by the author and Wendell Berry. Illustrated. A descriptive bibliography of the Kentucky born essayist, novelist and poet. Berry's work from 1954 to 1994 is described..... More
Bruxelles: Brepols: les cahiers du Rideau de Bruxelles, (1964). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 89. In French. Paper wraps, a VG tight copy. Inscribed by the author to poet William Jay Smith. A play. More
Paris: Albin Michel, (1961). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 212. In French. Paper wraps, a VG tight copy. Inscribed by the author to poet William Jay Smith. A novel. More
[Arles: Actes SUD, (1996). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 160. In French. Paper wraps, a VG tight copy. Inscribed by the author to poet William Jay Smith and his wife Sonja. A play. More
Bruxelles: (1966). First Edition, # 693 of 750 numbered copies. 8vo, pp. 89. In French. Paper wraps, a VG tight copy. Inscribed by the author to poet William Jay Smith. A play. More
(Paris): Flammarion, (1981). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 288. In French. Paper wraps, a VG tight copy. Inscribed by the author to poet William Jay Smith. A novel. More
(Paris): Flammarion, (1981). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 288. In French. Paper wraps, a VG tight copy. Inscribed by the author to poet William Jay Smith. A novel. More
La Maison du Poete, (1947). 8vo, pp. 59. In French. Author's presentation on to poet William Jay Smith flyleaf: "Pour Sonia et Bill, | __ _____ des mes vingt ans, | en amical hommage | Charles Bertin | le 28 | 8 | 74" Paper wraps with tissue covering. Cover..... More
Boston: Little, Brown, (1983). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 430. Author's signature on flyleaf. Paper over boards with cloth spine. Near fine in scuffed and very slightly chipped dj. A novel. More
1 page to Mr and Mrs. ???? Bishop congratulates the recipient on their recent issue of "Living Poetry" ... it takes a lot of courage to start a magazine of verse in such times as these ..." From Wikipedia: "John Peale Bishop (May 21, 1892 – April 4, 1944) was..... More
Denmark: Gyldendal, (1975). 8vo, pp. 70. Notes. In Danish. Author's presentation on half-title; " Samsgo 19 oktober, 78 | For Sonja and Bill | heartily | from | Birgit and Thorkild" Paper wraps. slightly moisture-rippled, cover little scuffed, o/w VG. More
Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1989. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 239. Fine in dj. Inscribed by the author to William Claire: "To Bill Claire ... | Poet and publisher ... | the loyal friend who recognized the | lasting nature of Caresse's contribution | as a muse and who was the..... More
Lawrence KS: University of Kansas, (2010). First printing. 8vo, pp. xi, 344. Notes, bibliography, index. Illustrated. Oertel's presentation on title. Yellow cloth. About as new in dj. More
NY: Abingdon Press, (1929). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 291. A very good copy. Alice Stone Blackwell's copy with her ownership signature. Bowne (1847-1910) was a Methodist clergyman and philosopher. He headed the philosophy department at Boston University and was the dean of the graduate school there. He opposed mechanistic determinism..... More
[London}: Heineman, (1993). First Edition. Square 8vo, pp. 92. A fine copy in price clipped dj. Inscribed by the author to poet William Jay Smith: "For our new | friends | Sonja & Bill | Affectionately | Lenore & Erik | Erik Blegvad | Wardsboro June 12th 1997" More
NY: McElderry, (2005). Blegvad Erik. First printing. 8vo, pp. 131. Bibliography. Illustrated by Erik Blegvad. Inscribed by the author to poet William Jay Smith and hisa wife. Signed by the illustrator as well. Paper over boards. About as new in dj. For young people. More
Urbana IL: University of Illinois, (1988). First printing. 8vo, pp. xxii, 444. Appendices, notes, bibliography, index. Several illustrations. Author's presentation on title. A little marking in text, top edge slightly rippled, o/w a VG copy in scuffed and chipped dj. More
Myrtle Creek, OR: Bliss, 1972. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 239. Illustrated with photographs and reproductions of paintings. Author's signature on flyleaf. A nice copy. A narrative account of the perils of the Oregon trail as experienced by Mary Adams. A true story. More
[Denmark]: Karen Blixen Museet, 2001. First Edition. 4to, pp. 160, illustrated in B&W and Color, Bound in printed boards, a near fine copy. This copy belonged to one time poet lauret of the US William Jay Smith who wrote 16 lines of holograph about his personal memories of his wife..... More
The noted composer, and founder of the Cleveland Inst. of Music and director of the San Francisco Conservator, writes in response to a request for copies of some of his compositions and discusses his travel plans and publishing history. Bloch was renowned for his lyric drama "Macbeth" and his symphony..... More
