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1. Barth, John. TODD ANDREWS TO THE AUTHOR: A Letter From LETTERS. Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1979. First Edition. Quarter bound oatmeal cloth over patterned paper-covered boards (issued without a dust jacket); large 8vo. Number 15 of one of 300 copies (including 50 full-leather), signed by the author. Fine. [13479] $20.00

2. Carpenter, Don. HARD RAIN FALLING. New York: NYRB, 2009. First Thus. Original trade paperback a reprint of the 1966 classic, with an introduction by George Pelacanos. Signed by Pelacanos. Near fine. [13488] $20.00

3. Carroll, Jim. River Jordan. N.p.: self-published, 2001. First Edition. Poetry broadside, approximately 8 12/ x 15 inches. "Designed and printed by Laura Mendoza, this broadside features Carroll's previously unpublished poem "River Jordan" illustrated with a hand-set linoleum cut drawing in blue ink. The text of the poem is set by hand using a manual printing press, with brown ink on fine sepia-colored paper." [from the author's own website]. Limited to 150 copies:75are numbered and signed by Jim Carroll, 75 are unnumbered, of which 35 more were signed. This one of the "scarcer" unsigned copies. Few signed or otherwise seem to have reached the marketplace – and only one on WorldCat (Delaware). The last published work during his lifetime by the author of The Basketball Diaries. Fine. [13441] $20.00

4. Coppard, A. E. GOOD SAMARITANS. New York: Privately Printed, 1934. First Separate Printing. Sewn into thin paper cover with paper label; thin 8vo. Number 99 of 110 copies; printed by The Spiral Press. Short story with Victor Candell illustration published for Albert Parsons Sachs for Christmas. Very good. [13464] $35.00

5. Dickey, James. Bill Moyer's Journal Interview: "A Conversation with James Dickey" New York: WNET, 1976. 8 mimeographed leaves (plus title sheet), printed on both sides, original transcript of Dickey's long TV interview with Moyers on January 25, 1976. Inscribed by Dickey on the frst leaf "to Stuart [Wright]/ this/ conversation". (The Executive Producer was Charlie Rose!). Interesting (of course) beginning with Dickey's first words: "I'm essentially a writer of long poems which are not in favor at this time but which will eventually come to be in favor, in my opinion". Much about violence, suicide, and the South where Dickey, Moyers (and Rose) were raised. Very good, last page detached from staple. [13438] $100.00

Stuart Wright is a significant figure in Southern literature especially as publisher of Palaemon Press.

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Theodore Enslin's first book was published in 1958 by Cid Corman's Origin Press. For 50 years he wrote prolifically – mostly from Down East ME, and was published by many small and small fine presses and in hundreds of literary journals. He had long correspondences with many poets including numerous younger poets, and most notably among his contemporaries: Hayden Carruth, Cid Corman, Clayton Eshleman, , , Howard McCord, Paul Metcalf, Margaret Randall, John Taggart, Diane Wakoski, James Weil, and Louis Zukofsky. Most of the Enslin titles below come from his home in Milbridge, where he died in 2011. They include books inscribed to his father Morton who was a noted theologian (Martin Luther King was among his students). There are many more Theodore Enslin books, broadsides, ephemera and flyers available on our website. A New Publication – the first (and likely only) from Alexander Rare Books 6. Bertholf, Robert J. THEODORE ENSLIN: A Checklist. Hillsborough, NC: Alexander Rare Books, August, 2017. First Edition. Printed wrappers; 8vo. 44 pp. One of 26 lettered copies. Forewords by Dr. James Maynard and Wesley McNair. Checklist: Section A - 132 items including books and broadsides; Section B - 30 contributions to books; Section C - 365 contributions to periodicals with titles; and with additional material. Ted Enslin was a prolific poet living a quiet life dedicated to poetry in Down East Maine for over 40 years. His first book was published by Cid Corman's Origin Press; many fine small presses and literary journals published his work. Dr. Bertholf was a friend and supporter of the poet, and visited the poet on a couple of occasions to complete this ambitious work. Dr. Robert Bertholf, for many years curator of Poetry at the University of Buffalo, wrote many books on and his circle, including the definitive Duncan bibliography. Published posthumously. Just published. [13499] $45.00

7. Enslin Theodore. MAY FAULT. Fort Kent, ME: Great Raven Press, 1979. First Edition. Burgundy wrappers printed in gold; stapled; 8vo. 22 pp. Published as Great Raven Review No. 17. Inscribed by the poet to his father. Fine. Bertholf A50. [12408] $45.00

8. Enslin Theodore. STAR ANISE. Markesan, WI: Pentagram, 1980. First Edition. Sewn wrappers; square 12mo. Letterpress printed on Strathmore Beau Brilliant paper with Nideggen endsheets and Aquarius covers, in an edition of 225 numbered copies (this no. 63). Inscribed by the poet to his father. Near fine. Bertholf A56. [12339] $35.00

9. Enslin, Theodore. 2 PLUS 12. Dennis, MA: Salt-works Press, 1979. First Edition. Sewn wrappers; 8vo. One of 500 copies. Inscribed by the poet to his father. Prose. Spine a bit sunned, light soiling; very good. Bertholf A54. [12348] $75.00

10. Enslin, Theodore. CARMINA. Dennis, MA: Salt- Works Press, 1976. First edition. Blue cloth; 8vo. One of 26 hand-bound, signed and lettered. This copy ("K") inscribed to the poet's Father: "#36 in the beginning of a new style". Unpaginated. Spine faded, a bit musty. Still an important and interesting inscription. The poet dedicated the book to himself, so this is as close to a dedication copy as one can get. Musty else about very good. Bertholf A39. [12452] $75.00

11. Enslin, Theodore. CHARACTERS IN CERTAIN PLACES. Portland, OR: Prensa De Lagar/ Wine Press, 1967. First Edition. Original tape-bound printed paper wrappers; oblong 8vo. Inscribed by the poet "For Dad and Mother/ Love" and signed "Theodore". A long poem: "the positions" by which the poet best remembers various characters; his sixth book. Covers soiled and stained and good only. Bertholf A7. [12318] $95.00

12. Enslin, Theodore. CIRCLES. Lewiston, ME: Great Raven Press, 1977. First Edition. Brown illustrated wrappers; 8vo. 32 pp. One of 325 copies (25 of which were signed and numbered by the autho). This copy specially inscribed to his father. Lightly soiled, else fine. Bertholf A43. [12357] $35.00

13. Enslin, Theodore. CONCENTRATIONS. Dennis, MA: Salt-Works, 1977. First Edition. Patterned cloth (issued without a dust jacket). 8vo. 43 pp. The author's own copy: Letter "A" of 26 signed copies, the balance of 400 in sewn wrappers. Light soiling, but easily very good. Bertholf A44. [12471] $95.00 AlexanderRareBooks.com (919) 296-9176 p.3 14. Enslin, Theodore. CONCENTRATIONS. Dennis, MA: Salt-Works, 1977. First Edition. Issue in sewn wrappers; 8vo. 43 pp. Inscribed by the poet to his Father. Soiled and about very good. Bertholf A44. [12473] $25.00

15. Enslin, Theodore. THE COUNTRY OF OUR CONSCIOUSNESS. Berkeley: Sand Dollar, 1971. First Edition. Illustrated wrappers; 8vo. Published as Sand Dollar 5. This copy inscribed to the poet's parents: "For Dad and Mother, with perhaps pardonable pride. I think it is my best book. Love, Theodore". (There was a small - 50 numbered copies - hardcover printing.) Both inside covers heavily foxed, else very good. Bertholf A16. [12332] $50.00

16. Enslin, Theodore. THE DIABELLI VARIATIONS & Other Poems. Annondale-on-Hudson: Matter, 1967. First Edition. Blue stapled wrappers; small 4to.; 45 pp. Inscribed by the poet to his parents. Covers discolored, a good copy, the interior very good, with just a trace of foxing. Bertholf A8. [12325] $45.00

17. Enslin, Theodore. F. P. (typescript). Willimantic, CT: Ziesing Brothers, 1982. First Edition. 17 typed pages with staples; with a few hand corrections and punctuation marks. Corrections appear in published book. A poem about George Metesky the notorious "Mad Bomber" of NYC, much of it based on a Rolling Stone interview with Metesky. Published in 1982. In manila envelope with Gordon Publishers return address, addressed to Michael Ziesing the publisher of the finished book. Very good in worn envelope. With a very good copy of the final product. [12700] $200.00 [From the author's collection. Original manuscript.]

18. Enslin, Theodore. FEVER POEMS. Brunswick, ME: Blackberry, 1974. First Edition. Stapled chapbook; thin 8vo. Inscribed by the poet to his father: "for dad with love," and signed "Theodore". Toned, worn, and heavily foxed (mostly back cover, but throughout). Good only. Bertholf A29. [12346] $25.00

19. Enslin, Theodore. FEVER POEMS. Brunswick, ME: Blackberry (One), 1974. First edition. Signed by the Poet Theodore Enslin on the front cover. Self-wraps. Light creasing, else fine condition. This copy was from the collection of Carter Burden. Limited to 200 copies. Scarce signed. Bertholf A29. [9560] $40.00

20. Enslin, Theodore. THE FIFTH DIRECTION. Markesan, WI: Pentagram, 1980. First Edition. Sewn illustrated wrappers; 8vo.[28 pp.] One of the regular issue of 474 copies (there were an additional 26 cloth-bound, signed and lettered copies). Inscribed by the poet to his father. Spine toned, covers a bit soiled, about very good. Bertholf A57. [12411] $45.00

21. Enslin, Theodore. A FOLDER FOR L. N. Guilford, Vt: Longhouse, 2003. First Edition. Handsewn into green paper wrappers; one of 150. This copy the author's with :"Read from this copy at Fort Atkinson October 11, 2003" on the frst leaf. Fine. Bertholf A125. [12384] $45.00

22. Enslin, Theodore. FOR MR. WALTERS, MASTER MECHANIC. Warrenville, CT: Shirt-Pocket Press, 1985. First Edition. Broadside poem stapled to illustrated covers. Spine edge toned, broadside fine. Bertholf A83. [12365] $25.00 23. Enslin, Theodore. FOR MR. WALTERS, MASTER MECHANIC. Warrenville, CT: Shirt- Pocket Press, [1985]. First Edition. Pamphlet, 12mo. Letter "I", one of 35 copies signed by the poet and artist. The first book of the press, and a rather elaborate one, with sewn on label, and button, with decorated endpapers, all designed, set printed and bound by G. Louise Gifford. Very light soiling and wear; near fine. Bertholf A83. [12351] $75.00

24. Enslin, Theodore. FORMS: Coda. New Rochelle: The Elizabeth Press, 1974. First Edition. Black cloth in printed jackets; 8vo. Final volume of five each published in an edition of 300. Inscribed "Dad, With love and deep appreciation, always", and signed "Theodore". A very lightly soiled else fine copy in a spine-sunned about very good dust jacket. Bertholf A27. [13472] $50.00

25. Enslin, Theodore. FORMS Part 1-4; Coda. New Rochelle: The Elizabeth Press, 1970-1974. First Edition. Five volumes each published in an edition of 300. Black cloth in printed jackets; 8vo. The complete long poem, along with RANGER the poet's magnum opus. Four of the fve volumes inscribed to his friends Gerry and Dick Lavasseure. Spine heavily sunned, else about fine with one short jacket tear, occasional signs of handling. Quite scarce as a signed set. Bertholf 13,14,17,19 & 27. [12463] $250.00

26. Enslin, Theodore. FRAGMENTS - EPIGRAMMATA. Vinyard Haven: Salt- Works Press, 1982. First edition. Tan cloth in acetate wraps; 8vo. Number 19 of 100 copies in cloth (of a total edition of 400, the rest in wraps) signed by the poet. Handset in Italian Oldstyle and treadle-printed on Ticonderoga text and hand-bound at the press.Translations by Enslin from the Greek. Inscribed to his friends Gerry and Dick [Levasseure]: "Merry Christmas from an old Greek/Ted". The acetate with small loss. else fine, and an attractive publication. Bertholf A71. [12462] $50.00

27. Enslin, Theodore. IN THE KEEPER'S HOUSE. Dennis MA: : Salt-Works Press, 1973. First edition. Original sewn wraps; 12mo. [16 pp.] 250 copies printed. Briefy inscribed by the poet to his father. Light toning and wear to edges, else fine. Bertholf A24. [12410] $45.00

Salt-Works was a fine letter press printer and publisher run by poet Tom Bridwell and his wife Marilyn Kitchell. From the 70's to the mid'80's they published mostly sewn chapbooks and broadsides, with authors like Hejinian, Enslin, Corman, Barry Hannah, Gioia, McCord and a rare Gorey item, first out of the Cape in Mass., then Mississippi.

28. Enslin, Theodore. THE JULY BOOK. Berkeley, CA.: Sand Dollar Press, 1976. First edition. Illustrated wrappers; 8vo. Unpaginated. Excerpts from the poet's journal. This copy briefy inscribed by Enslin to the poet's father. Sand Dollar was published by Jack Shoemaker. Foxed, solid and worn; good only. Bertholf A40. [12415] $25.00 AlexanderRareBooks.com (919) 296-9176 p.5 29. Enslin, Theodore. MEDITATIONS ON VARIED GROUNDS. Hartford: Potes & Poets Press, 1982. First Edition. Stapled chapbook; number 15 in the series (the title mis-stated on the flap). One of 300 copies. Inscribed to friends Dick and Geraldine [Levasseure]. Fine. Bertholf A73. [12373] $35.00

30. Enslin, Theodore; Keith Wilson. MEETING AT JAL. Hobbs, NM: Southwestern American Literature Assoc., 1985. First Edition. Illustrated wrappers; 8vo. 63 pp. Jal is a city in NM, visited together by Enslin and Wilson. This is a dialogue in poems by the two poets on alternating pages. Inscribed (likely to the poet Enslin's father) "A little closer and / further/ to / from love/ Love Ted". Very good to Near fine copy. Quite scarce. Bertholf A82. [12420] $65.00

31. Enslin, Theodore. THE MORNINGS. Berkeley: Shaman Drum, 1974. First Edition. Printed blue wrappers; narrow 8vo. Inscribed to his faher: "Dad with love -/ this little one - no copy/ a rare book,/Theodore". Maybe the poet is referring to the printing which is 500 copies (108 of which were bound in boards and signed), a large printing for Enslin at that time. Printed by Wesley Tanner. Spine heavily sunned, some foxing, creasing, but better than good. Bertholf A30. [12406] $45.00

32. Enslin, Theodore. MUSIC FOR SEVERAL OCCASIONS. Milwaukee: Membrane, 1985. First Edition. 59 pp. Inscribed by the poet "for Dick and Gerry/Ted" This book dedicated to Dick Levasseur, one of Enslin's best friends. Spine heavily faded, else fine. Dedication copy. Bertholf A87. [12367] $25.00

33. Enslin, Theodore. MUSIC FOR SEVERAL OCCASIONS w/ typescript poem. Milwaukee: Membrane, 1985. First Edition. 59 pp. Inserted is an untitled poem "22" beginning "Whom I love [break] and whom I will be with/ let these be one [break] an I will pray no one". The poem is not in this volume. Spine heavily faded, else fine; the typescript folded three times presumably for mailing in a small envelope. [From the author's collection.] Bertholf A87. [12368] $75.00

Dedication Copy 34. Enslin, Theodore. NEW SHARON'S PROSPECT & JOURNALS. San Francisco: Coyote's Journal;, 1966. First Edition. Illustrated wrappers; small 8vo. 67 pp. The poet's third book inscribed to the poet's parents, to whom the book is dedicated. Published as Coyote's Journal #7. Unevenly sunned and a bit worn, and about very good. An exceptional copy, condition notwithstanding. Bertholf A3. [12327] $95.00

35. Enslin, Theodore. ONE DAY AND HOW IT WAS. St. Ives, Cornwall: Granite Press, 2005. First Edition. Sewn printed wrappers; thin 12mo. One of 150 copies. Seems to have had very little distribution, with two copies on WorldCat, none online for sale. Fine. Bertholf A128. [12388] $50.00

36. Enslin, Theodore. OPUS O. Milwaukee: Membrane Press, 1979. First Edition. Blue printed wrappers; 8vo. 99 pp. Inscribed by the poet to his father. Spine sunned, top edge soiled. Bertholf A52. [12381] $50.00 37. Enslin, Theodore. THE PLACE WHERE I AM STANDING: Poems. New Rochelle: The Elizabeth Press, 1964. First Edition. Stapled printed wrappers; small 8vo. 32 pp. Inscribed "To Ted - Many thanks for this Jim" and dated November 5, 1964. Presumably, "Jim" is James Weill publisher of Elizabeth Press. Nevertheless, the author's own copy, from his shelves and "personal copy" in his hand on the first leaf. The poet's second book, and the first of several with this press over the next decade. Spine toned, moderate foxing, tarnished staples, and better than good. Bertholf A2. [12323] $35.00

38. Enslin, Theodore. THE PLACE WHERE I AM STANDING: Poems. New Rochelle: The Elizabeth Press, 1964. First Edition. Stapled printed wrappers; small 8vo. 32 pp. Inscribed to the poet's parents, and dated November 5, 1964. Spine sunned, moderate foxing, Heavily tarnished staples, and better than good. Bertholf A2. [12322] $45.00

39. Enslin, Theodore. Poster: Reading His Poetry Science and from The Weather Within; February 18, 1990. Milwaukee: The Woodland Pattern Book Center, 1990. First Edition. Brochure, a single folded sheet advertising Enslin's reading held February 18, 1990. Includes two poems from SCIENCE. Lightly creased and toned, but easily very good. One copy (Buffalo) listed on WorldCat. [12361] $35.00

40. Enslin, Theodore. PROCESSIONALS. Vinyard Haven, MA: Salt-Works Press, 1981. First Edition. Blue cloth (issued without a dust jacket); 8vo. 59 pp. Letter "A" of 26 copies bound copies, lettered and signed by the poet (the rest of the edition in wraps). The author's copy. Light foxing to top edge text block, else fine. Bertholf A68. [12465] $75.00

41. Enslin, Theodore. RANGER (VOLUME II). Richmond, CA: North Atlantic books, 1980. First Edition. Gray cloth (issued without a dust jacket); large 8vo. Pp. 431 - 671; book 4 & 5. One of 100 copies in cloth all signed by the author. Moderate soiling and with distinct smell of wood smoke: the author's own copy. Bertholf A61. [12476] $35.00

42. Enslin, Theodore. RANGER CXXII & CXXVIII. Rhinebeck, NY: Station Hill Press, 1977. First Edition. Stapled marbled wrappers with printed paper label; thin 8vo. Briefy inscribed to the poet's father. Number 170 of 500 copies (43 of which were signed by the author). Staples rusty, light foxing, marbled covers bleeding which seems endemic to this title, else very good. Bertholf A45. [12418] $35.00 AlexanderRareBooks.com (919) 296-9176 p.7 43. Enslin, Theodore. A ROOT IN MARCH / AXES 24. Presque Isle, ME: Division of Humanities, University of Maine at Presque Isle, 1979. First Edition. Stapled wrappers; thin 8vo. [19 pp.] This copy inscribed to the poet's father. Sunned and creased, staples lightly tarnished, about very good. Bertholf A53. [12385] $45.00

44. Enslin, Theodore. SITIO. Hanover, NH: Granite Publications, 1973. First Edition. Printed wrappers; 8vo. Inscribed to the poet's Father, and signed Theodore. Very good copy; spine toned. Bertholf A25. [12445] $50.00

45. Enslin, Theodore. SOME PASTORALS A New, Years, Cycle For Jake. Dennis, MA: Salt-Works Press, 1975. First Edition. Hand-stitched and hand-made covers; thin 8vo. 16 pp. One of 250 copies. Inscribed to the poet's father: "for Dad with Love, #31, Theodore". Enslin had a long relationship with this fine press. Near fine. Bertholf A37. [12402] $75.00

46. Enslin, Theodore. SONGS W/OUT NOTES. Grenada, Miss.: Salt-Works Press, 1984. First Edition. Green cloth in acetate dust jacket; 8vo. 48 pp. Letter "C" of 26 copies bound copies, lettered and signed by the poet (the rest of the edition in wraps). The author's copy. Top edge soiled, text block edges lightly foxed, else fine. Attractive production as usual from the press. Bertholf A81 [12467] $75.00

47. Enslin, Theodore. THE SWAMP FOX. Dennis, MA: Salt-Works Press, 1973. First Edition. Chapbook in green sewn-card wrappers; [16 pp.] Short poems, with a short foreword by Enslin about his protagonist General Marion. Inscribed to the poet's father: "(even though you may not appreciate all of the sentiments.)". One of 250 copies. Near Fine. Bertholf A22. [12371] $50.00

48. Enslin, Theodore. SYNTHESIS 1-24. Plainfeld, VT: North Atlantic Books, 1975. First Edition. Original trade paperback; thick 8vo. 490 pp. This copy inscribed to his Father: for Dad with love/ Theodore/ You can think of it as either #34 or as I prefer/ Symphony #2". A long poem, one of his "sequences" preceding the better known RANGER published by the same press; the inscription would place FORMS as symphony #1 and RANGER as #3, though not as well-known as either of those important works. A soiled and foxed (along foreedge) with moderate spine creasing and better than good copy. Interior clean. Bertholf A35. [12474] $35.00

49. Enslin, Theodore. THIS DO (& THE TALENTS). Mexico City: Ediciones el Corno Emplumado, 1966. First Edition. Blue printed wrappers; 8vo. 39 pp. One of 1000 copies from Margaret Randall's press. Marked by the poet "personal copy". The poet's fifth book. Spine edgeworn and toned, two pages with a few stains, a few scattered smudges, a few authorial pencil ticks; about very good. Bertholf A6. [12320] $45.00

50. Enslin, Theodore. TO BUILD A CATHEDRAL. : Beard of Bees Press, 2006. First Edition. Stapled chapbook; thin 8vo. [10 pp.] One of 25 copies numbered and signed by the poet (this copy from the poet's collection and is either number "2" or letter "z" and thus presumed hors commerce). Published on-line as Beard of Bees #29. Very lightly creased, near fine. One copy listed on WorldCat (Buffalo). Bertholf A 130. [12363] $50.00 51. Enslin, Theodore. TO COME TO HAVE BECOME Poems: 1961 - 1966. New Rochelle: The Elizabeth Press, 1966. First Edition. Japanese paper wrappers with paper label over stapled card covers; this 8vo. One of 500 copies. The poet's fourth book. This copy inscribed to his parents: "For Dad and Mother, with love/ Theodore/ 11/3/66". Staples rusty; covers sunned and foxed: clean interior and better than good. Bertholf A5. [12329] $50.00

52. Enslin, Theodore [Christine LaBelle]. TO COME TO HAVE BECOME Poems: 1961-66. New Rochelle: Elizabeth Press, 1966. First edition. 30 pp. One of 500 copies printed in Japan; stapled wrappers with rice paper covers and printed paper label. This copy inscribed (mostly illegibly) by Enslin to Prof. Gorden Bennet, then Dean of New Hampshire College. Enclosed is a single typed sheet (Tls) from Christine LaBelle expressing disappointment over "Ted" [Enslin] not herself having read her poems at a festival. Also, enclosed are two legal-size pages, stapled and folded as a self-mailer, with a typed "action poem" (as she refers to it in the letter). Although Enslin's work was clearly experimental, LaBelle's is in the realm of LANGUAGE poetry (and in the example here it is hard to imagine how it could be read aloud). Letters to LaBelle are with his papers at NYU; she was published by Elizabeth Press, also. The book is dedicated to "My beloved Christine" [LaBelle], Ted Enslin's girlfriend during his early years in ME. The Tls with several folds else fine, the typed poem folded, staple marks and 1 inch chip (not affecting type) otherwise very good. The book with a coffee ring on the back cover, otherwise very good. Bertholf A5. [4850] $50.00

53. Enslin, Theodore. TWO GEESE. Markesan, WI: Pentagram, 1980. First Edition. Sewn wrappers; 12mo. One of 275 copies. Inscribed by the poet to his father. Spine a sunned, else very good. Bertholf A59. ] [12375] $35.00

54. Enslin, Theodore. VIEWS 1-7. [Berkeley]: Sand Dollar Press, 1970. First Edition. Sewn plain orange wrappers with printed paper label; thin 4to. Published as Maya Quarto Nine. One of the regular issue of 250 on Curtis Rag (an additional 50 on Toval, signed and numbered). One of the poet's own copies with "personal copy" in ink on the frst leaf. Light wear, but soiled and lightly foxed, better than good. Bertholf A12. [12423] $20.00

55. Enslin, Theodore. WITH LIGHT REFLECTED. Fremont, MI: Sumac, 1973. First Edition. Black cloth; 8vo. Inscribed by the poet to his Father. Of 1000 total copies, one hundred were in cloth, and 26 were lettered and signed. This is letter "E", (for Enslin?). A bit musty smelling, else about fine in a worn near very good dust jacket. Bertholf A21. [12453] $75.00

The poet's own copy of his first book 56. Enslin, Theodore. THE WORK PROPOSED. Ashland, MA: Origin, 1958. First Edition. Cloth-bound illustrated card wrappers; small 8vo. Inscribed "For Paul, With appreciation for (?) made new", signed in full; added later in pencil, "personal copy". The poet's own copy of his first book, a collection of poems. One of 250 copies. Covers toned and soiled, beginning to separate, top edge spotted, about very good. Bertholf A1. [12321] $200.00

57. Enslin, Theodore; Donald Phelps (ed.). FOR NOW #12A. Brooklyn: For Now, circa 1970. First Edition. Square stapled self-wrappers; small 4to. 27 pp. Undated. A special issue of this scarce literary magazine presenting in its entirety here prose by Enslin - excerpts: from his journals and work on a pioneer of homeopathy Dr. Hahnemann. Homeopathy was a longtime interest of Enslin. Very good, quite uncommon. [12413] $35.00 ------AlexanderRareBooks.com (919) 296-9176 p.9 58. Feiffer, Jules. THE GREAT COMIC BOOK HEROES. New York: The Dial Press, 1965. First Edition. Red cloth in dust jacket; 4to. 189 pp. Complied, introduced and annotated by Feiffer. Signed by Feiffer on the title page, and scarce signed. Very good copy in a complete but slightly dampstained and soiled about very good dust jacket. [13495] $65.00

59. Ferrante, Elena. THE STORY OF THE LOST CHILD The Fourth and Final Neapolitan Novel. New York: Europa Editions, 2015. First U.S. Edition. Uncorrected proof in red wrappers; 8vo. 473 pp. Signed by the translator Ann Goldstein and Michael Reynolds the editor-in-chief of Europa Editions. Near fine copy, bottom edge bumped. [13482] $35.00

60. Frost, Robert. AFORESAID. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1954. First Edition. Green linen stamped in gilt, in publishers slipcase with paper label; 8vo. Limited edition of 650 numbered copies signed by the poet. The selection of poems made by Frost, published on his 80th birthday. The short (4 pp.) preface "The Prerequisites" the only original material. Laid in is a three page mechanically reproduced guest list with table numbers for a dinner held in Frost's honor at The Lord Jeffrey Inn, in Amherst on his birthday, 3/26/54. Among the many guests (14 tables) besides Frost, were Eberhart, Wilbur, MacLeish, Deutsch, Kazin, Wilder, and other longtime friends like the Morrisons, Joseph Blumenthal and Louis Untermeyer; guests as far away as California, North Carolina and Ohio.. The guest list is stapled, folded for mailing; the book foxed on the preliminary pages (only), heavily on the photographic sheet though mostly the verso. Only minor wear. Very good -. [13033] $450.00

61. Frost, Robert. A BOY'S WILL. London: David Nutt, 1913. First edition. First issue, Binding A: bronzed brown pebbled cloth; small 8vo. 50 pp. Likely fewer than 350 copies were bound from the original 1000 sheets of Frost's first published book. A virtually pristine copy, minute wear to head and crown, top edges unopened (that is never read). In a custom collector's slipcase with calf spine, raised bands and bright gilt in near fine condition, with hinged folder to house the book. Crane A2. The first US edition was not published until April 1915. Very fine. [13097] $10,000.00

62. Frost, Robert. A BOY'S WILL. London: David Nutt, 1913. First edition. First issue, Binding B: cream vellum-paper boards stamped in red; 50 pp. One of 350 or fewer copies of the first issue were published by the publisher before bankruptcy in 1921; binding B - what remained of the first issue were bound circa 1917 during the war. The rest of the 1000 sheets had a complicated history and very different bindings. The first regularly published book by one of the great figures in American Literature of the 20th Century. Crane A2B. A very scarce (far scarcer than Binding A) and fragile binding, this copy with light wear at edges, spine darkened, else fine. [13067] $3,500.00 63. Frost, Robert. A BOY'S WILL. London: David Nutt, 1913. First edition. Second issue, Binding D: cream linen-paper wrappers; 50 pp. Sold by Dunster House beginning in 1923 from original sheets. The first regularly published book by one of the great figures in American Literature of the 20th Century. Crane A2D. Fine copy in presumably added (but likely contemporary) tissue. Fine. [13069] $1,500.00

This was the same Dunster House Bookstore of Cambridge, MA that in 1930 sold a copy of Lawrence's LADY CHATTERLY's LOVER, the owner fined and sentenced (never served) to prison after the infamous Watch and Ward Society took him to court. The store ultimately closed.

64. Frost, Robert. A CABIN IN THE CLEARING. New York: Spiral Press, 1951. First edition. One of 150 (of 3750 total copies) for Lesley Frost (of 14 imprints). With decorations by Leo Manso. Inscribed by the poet's daughter, "All the best in 1952 - Lesley". This poem not collected until 1962, In The Clearing. Wrappers. Edges worn, light toning, offsetting (as usual) to endpapers; still about very good. Crane B23. [12939] $65.00

65. Frost, Robert. COLLECTED POEMS. New York: Random House, 1930. First Edition. Heavy linen cloth, t.e.g.; thick 8vo. Number 299 of 1000 copies, signed as called for on the half-title. Offsetting from glue on end papers (endemic to this book), spine very lightly toned, leather label scuffed, else fine and seems unread. Very good +. Hardcover (issued without a dust jacket). [13080] $1,000.00

66. Frost, Robert. COMPLETE POEMS OF ROBERT FROST. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1949. First Edition. A fine design binding of this Frost sought-after collection, in full yellow morocco leather with eleven indented Windows on the front cover in a variety of blues, greys and yellows, and a random sprinkling of leaves in gilt And dark blue, heavier toward the bottom of the design. Title block in blue on the spine with bright gilt letters And a few gilt leaves. This is a new, fine binding with Japanese silk end bands executed by Tom Twetten. Endpapers a swirl of blues with gilt dots, also Japanese. Protected in a clamshell box of new blue cloth, a large yellow title label spreads onto the front and two squares of blue leather imitate the book design. Crane A35.1. [13497] $950.00

Tom Twetten, in addition to being the owner of Craftsbury Antiquarian Books of VT, has been executing artistic bindings in full leather for the past twenty years. This Frost binding is one of his more bright and cheery efforts. He is a member of the Guild of Bookworkers. I've admired Tom's bindings for years, but most I have seen have been presents for his wife or friends, or in his specialty, which is scholarly and travel books on asia, africa and the middle east. I am pleased to be able to offer to my customers this important edition of Frost's poems (the last trade edition of complete poems published during the poet's lifetime) in a beautifully made binding. AlexanderRareBooks.com (919) 296-9176 p.11 67. Frost, Robert. AN EXHIBITION OF THE WORK OF ROBERT FROST. Meadville, PA: Allegheny College, May 5 -7, 1938. First edition thus. 12 pp. in stapled, printed wrappers. Reprints his poem "To a Thawing Wind", a short early letter, with an early bibliography in conjunction with the poet's third appearance at Allegheny College. Fine and quite scarce. [3634] $95.00

68. Frost, Robert. A FURTHER RANGE. New York: Henry Holt, 1936. First edition. Limited edition number 627 of 803. This limited edition preceded all other editions. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Bookseller ticket (Barr's Books, PA) on rear end paper, else a fine copy in a near fine slipcase with small wear and a bit unevenly sunned. Crane A 21. [13307] $650.00

69. Frost, Robert. A Hillside Thaw; November Guest; The Runaway. New York: The Poet's Guild, circa 1924. First Separate Printing. Single sheets, printed on both sides, and measuring 5 by 7 3/8 inches. Near fine to fine copies of scarce work reprinted from NEW HAMPSHIRE. Three of the four Frost poems printed as "The Unbound Anthology" broadsides. Also known as the Christadora Broadsides. Not in Crane. Approximately 200-300 copies printed. [13059] For the three: $1,000.00

70. Frost, Robert. KITTY HAWK. New York: Spiral Press, 1956. First edition. One of 600 (of 7000 total copies) printed for Robert Frost (of 21 imprints). Inscribed "To Raymond - Barbara/ For what the year make of it", and signed with his usual (for cards) "R. F.". Woodcuts by Antonio Frasconi. An important poem, revised substantially in further appearances. Staples a bit tarnished. lightly sunned, but easily very good. Signed Frost cards are becoming quite elusive. Crane B28.[12923] $750.00

This card inscribed to Raymond Holden one of his earliest literary friends in New Hampshire upon his return from the states and remained so. Holden was earlier married to poet Louise Bogan. He was on the guest list for Frost's 80th birthday party in Amherst. See item #65.

71. Frost, Robert. MOUNTAIN INTERVAL. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1916. First edition. First state with uncorrected lines on pp. 88 and 93. Poet's third regularly published book and arguably finest beginning with his "The Road Not Taken". A fine copy, endpapers bright. Lacking the scarce dust jacket. A custom made collector's slipcase with calf spine, raised bands and bright gilt title, all in fine condition. A hinged folder protects the book inside the slipcase. Former owner bookplate on the inside cover. Wonderful presentation and splendid copy of one of the finest books of poetry of the century. Crane A4. [13308] $750.00

There were 4000 copies printed including the corrected second state. The book opens with "The Road Not Taken", and continues with some of the most famous poems of the century: "Birches" ; "Out, Out --"; "The Oven Bird" etc.

72. Frost, Robert. NORTH OF . London: David Nutt, 1914. First edition. First issue, Binding A. Green coarse linen, single blind border rule, spine and front gilt-stamped; top edge trimmed, other edges uncut. Of 1000 original sheets only about 350 were so bound by Nutt. The Holt US edition appeared the following year. There were six binding states in total. An extraordinary collection of poems opening with the short italicized "The Pasture" with the famous final line in both stanzas ending: "You come too"; "Mending Wall", "After Apple-picking" and "The Wood-pile" and the great long poems "Home Burial" and "The Death of the Hired Man". Light wear to corners, pages moderately toned; still a near fine copy, the gilt and cloth bright. A well-cared for copy of one of the monumental volumes of poetry of the 20th Century, and only the poet's second published book, in the scarce and preferred binding. Near fine. Hardcover (issued without a dust jacket). [13143] SOLD

73. Frost, Robert. SELECTED POEMS. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1923. First Edition. First printing. Cloth-backed patterned boards in dust jacket; 8vo. A selection from the poet's first three volumes with one new poem "The Runaway". One of 1025 copies. Bottom front tips worn through, bottom edges stained (seems likely in production), but very clean and tight in a spectacular dust jacket with light wear at crown and at one edge. Overall near fine. Scarce in dust jacket. Crane A5. [13066] $5,000.00

74. Frost, Robert. A SERMON BY ROBERT FROST: Spoken on the First Day of the Feast of Tabernacles at the Rockdale Avenue Temple, Cincinnati, Ohio, Thursday Morning, October 10, 1946. New York: Spiral Press, 1947. First edition. One of a reported 500 copies printed for Dr. Victor E. Reichart. Reichart was the Rabbi at the temple (he was also a summer neighbor of Frost at Breadloaf); he had Frost's unplanned talk recorded, this publication taken from that recording without the poet's authorization. The uncorrected issue with "worry" on p. 14, not over-struck and changed to "mercy" (as in the Barrett copy), as noted in Crane A33. Fine in red stapled wrappers and gray paper label. This has become a bit scarce in the marketplace. [12515] $250.00

75. Frost, Robert. A WAY OUT: A One Act Play. New York: Harbor Press, 1929. First Separate Printing. Black linen-backed pale orange boards; 12mo. Number 369 of 485 copies, signed as called for after the preface. Crane A11. Very fine and mostly unopened in lightly worn near fine original unprinted glassine wrapper. Hard to imagine a nicer copy. [13079] $500.00

76. Frost, Robert. WHAT BECAME OF NEW ? Oberlin: Oberlin College , May,1938. First Separate Edition. Single sheet folded once to make four pages. A commencement address of June 8, 1937 by Frost off printed from the Oberlin Alumni Magazine. Fine. Not in Crane. [3647] $150.00

77. Frost, Robert. A WITNESS TREE. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1942. First Edition. Cloth-backed dec. boards. No. 498 of 735 copies numbered and signed by the author. A Pulitzer Prize-winning collection with "The Silken Tent" and "The Gift Outright" among other significant 20th C. poems. A fine, immaculate copy with matching original slipcase. Crane A25. [13304] $650.00

78. Frost, Robert. HARD NOT TO BE KING. New York: House of Books, 1951. First edition. Blue linen, stamped in gilt; with unprinted tissue dust jacket; 12mo. [19pp.] One of 300 signed and numbered copies (this no. 43). Spine lightly sunned; the tissue lightly spine-toned with minor wear (a few chips at spine). A lovely (as fine a copy as one is likely to see) nearly fine example of this scarcity. Barrett A36. [10926] $850.00

79. Garcia Marquez, Gabriel. THE AUTUMN OF THE PATRIARCH. New York: Harper & Row, 1975. First U.S. Edition. Blue cloth in dust jacket; 8vo. 269 pp. Number line ending at 5 (correct first edition). Translated by Gregory Rabassa of this major early novel by the Nobel Prize winner. Ink splash from top edge on rear end paper (common), else fine in a very near fine complete dust jacket, with minute wear at the corners. [13475] $65.00 AlexanderRareBooks.com (919) 296-9176 p.13 80. Garcia Marquez, Gabriel. IN EVIL HOUR. New York: Harper & Row, 1979. First U.S. Edition. Blue cloth in dust jacket; 8vo. 183 pp. Translated into English for the first time by Gregory Rabassa of this early novel (1968 in Spanish) by the Nobel Prize winner. Edges lightly toned, else fine in a price-clipped else very good dust jacket. [13477] $10.00

81. Gilbert, Jack. THE GREAT FIRES. New York: Knopf, 1994. First edition. Black cloth in dust jacket; 8vo. Inscribed and signed rather elaborately by the jacket designer Chip Kidd and additionally inscribed and signed by him on the dust jacket. [Not signed by Gilbert.] Verso of jacket lightly toned. Fine unread copy. [13471] $150.00

82. Gordon, Mary, Joyce Carol Oates and Stewart O'Nan, et al. WRITER'S HARVEST 3; A Collection of New Fiction. New York: Dell Publishing, 2000. First Edition. Illustrated wrappers; 8vo. 258 pp. 15 original stories published with profits to Share Our Strength. This copy signed by Gordon, Oates and O'Nan at their contributions. Paper lightly toned, bottom front edge bumped else about fine, unread. [13476] $35.00

83. Grossman, David. A HORSE WALKS INTO A BAR. New York: Knopf, 2016. First Edition. Blue printed wrappers; 8vo. 192 pp. Signed by the author on the title page. The Man-Booker Prize winner. Translated by Jessica Cohen. Near fine copy with small wear at the back corners. Uncommon proof, rare book signed. [13478] $50.00

84. Haberly, Lord. THE WILD CHERRY OF GREGYNOG. [Newton]: Gwasg Gregynog, circa 1981. First Edition. Single sheet of barcham Green folded twice to small 12mo.; press device by Lord Haberly (Comptroller of the Press), who contributes the title poem, printed in red. One of an occasional Gweithdy Gregynog publications produced at Gwasg Gregynog. Pretty fine press ephemera. 150 copies. [13463] $25.00

85. Hall, Donald. Donald Hall on Scott Brown [Concord Monitor]. Concord, NH: Concord Monitor, 2014. First Edition. A three line poem by the former poet laureate, a poetical political attack on Republican Senate candidate Brown (he lost to Jeanne Shaheen), in the June 11, 2014, issue of the poet's local paper (he lives in Wilmot). Signed by the poet at his contribution on the front page of section B. The poem attracted national attention. His Red Sox beat the Orioles. A fine copy of the complete paper. [13474] $45.00

86. Hall, Donald [David St. John]. Letter and Three Postcards from Donald Hall to David St. John. Danbury, NH: self-published, 1977 - 1988. First Edition. TLs and three postcards, one in Hall's hand, two typed. Two cards signed in full, one card and letter just "D". Good content regarding his life at Eagle Pond Farm, and his poetry. St. John was teaching at Oberlin and Johns Hopkins during this correspondence, and his first books were just being published. Letter folded for mailing else quite fine, the postcards with minor wear from mailing. [13437] $150.00

87. Hecht, Anthony; Richard Murphy; Emily Holmes Coleman; Robert Kelly, Joseph Geraci (ed.) et al. WILD PLACES Vol. 1, No. 1. Tivoli, NY: Wild Places, Spring 1976. First Edition. Stapled, illus. wrappers; thin 12mo. [16 pp.] "Apples for Paul Suttman" by Hecht, several formal poems by Holmes and others. Rare poetry magazine: Volume 2 only on WorldCat in a single location. Soiled and toned, with little wear and easily good. [13462] $30.00 88. Hoey, Allen. CEDAR LIGHT. Port Jefferson: Street Press, 1980. First Edition. Illustrated stapled chapbook; small 8vo. 22 pp. One of 526 copies of which "twenty-six copies, lettered A to Z, handbound ... and the first fifty numbered copies are signed by the author." [colophon]. This copy number 135 specially inscribed to another small press publisher/poet. Hoey's first book published when he was studying with Hayden Carruth at Syracuse where he earned his Phd., and preceding his first regularly published book by seven years. Near fine. [13468] $20.00

Hoey was also a small press publisher, printing works by Jack Gilbert and Hayden Carruth among others.

89. Hunter, Paul. MOCKINGBIRD. Seattle: Jawbone Press, 1981. First Edition. Sewn printed wrappers; 8vo. Poems with line drawings by John Hunter. Printed by Norma Fried, one of 750. Covers unevenly toned else about very good with minor wear. [13469] $20.00

90. Karr, Mary. THE DEVIL'S TOUR. New York: New Directions, 1993. First Edition. Illustrated wrappers; 8vo. 51 pp. The poet's second volume of poetry a Trade Paperback Original not issued in hardcover. Signed by the author and dated "Feb. 3, 2000". Fine.[13487] $35.00

91. Koch, Kenneth. THE PLEASURES OF PEACE. New York: Grove Press, 1969. First Edition. Blue cloth in dust jacket; small 8vo. 111 pp. Inscribed by the poet to "Bill and Mary Ann/ with Love/ and Merry Christmas [and signed] Kenneth & Jan". Early collection by one of the central New York School poets; he taught for many years at Columbia. A very good copy in an easily very good complete and bright dust jacket with modest edgewear and rubbing. The attractive jacket design by Alex Katz; the author photo on the back panel by Jill Krementz. Issued simultaneously in paper, the hardcover is somewhat uncommon especially signed. [13440] $150.00

92. Lebowitz, Fran. SOCIAL STUDIES. New York: Random House, 1981. First Edition. Cloth-backed boards in complete dust jacket; 8vo. 147 pp. Signed by the author on the front free end paper. The author's second book, humorous essays. Hinge just starting, else a fine copy in a lightly spine- faded else fine dust jacket. [13491] $100.00

93. Leonard, Elmore. NOTEBOOKS. Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1991. First Edition. Quarter letter spine, gilt lettering, over illustrated boards; 8vo. Signed by the author. Number 48 of 50 copies, of 350 total, this being the best binding. Excerpts from the author's notebooks. Fine copy, corners lightly worn. [13483] $50.00 AlexanderRareBooks.com (919) 296-9176 p.15 94. Lipsyte, Sam. PARIS REVIEW 194. New York: Paris Review, Fall 2010. First Edition. Illustrated wrappers; 8vo. Signed by Sam Lipsyte at his contribution "The Worm in Philly", pp. 101 - 113. Fine copy. [13494] $25.00

95. Lockwood, Patricia. "The Mouth of the Anthill is Learning to Write", [excerpt in] AGNI 73. Boston: Agni, 2011. First Edition. Photographic glossy wrappers; 8vo. Signed by the poet at her contribution pp. 118-119, Tricia Lockwood. Published before her first book, and two years before her infamous poem "Rape Joke". She is the author of the well- received memoir PRIESTDADDY. Foreedge lightly coffee stained, easily very good. [13484] $35.00

96. MacDiarmid, Hugh [i.e. C.M. Grieve]. THE COMPLETE POEMS 1920-1976. London: Martin Brian & O'Keefe, 1978. First Edition. Blue buckram in cloth slipcase (issued without a dust jacket); two vols. 1485pp. Limited, signed edition: colophon loosely inserted states that 65 signed copies were done up: 50 numbered in blue buckram (as with this copy), with an additional 15 lettered in full niger goatskin. Edited by Michael Grieve (the poet's son) and W.R. Aitken. The poet saw this book through the press, writing a note for the volumes, and died two months after it was published. Fine copies in like slipcase. About 5 pounds: shipping outside of the US is extra. [13439] $750.00

97. Moore, Lorrie. PARIS REVIEW 200. New York: Paris Review, Spring 2012. First Edition. Illustrated wrappers; 8vo. Signed by Lorrie Moore at her contribution "Wings", pp. 131 -165. Fine copy. [13493] $35.00

98. Moore, Marianne. THE PANGOLIN AND OTHER VERSES. London: Brendin Publishing Company, 1936. First Edition. Decorated boards; 8vo. 24 pp. Illustrations by George Plank. Printed at the Curwen Press. One of 120 copies. A small Autograph Note Signed "M.M" to "Mr. Targ" is laid in. Extremities somewhat darkened and rubbed, but easily very good (not issued in a dust jacket); Custom 1/4 morocco folding box, rubbed but attractive. Abbott A5. [13457] $850.00

Bryher founded Brendin Publishing where she also published H.D. It was her money that helped fund Moore's first book, as well as her husband Robert McAlmon's Contact Press. 99. Moore, Marianne. Two Autograph cards to Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Scott (Ruth Ford). New York: self-published, 1964. First Edition. Card declining an invitation to a birthday party for Stephen Spender: "(the unfortunate owl being subject to a curfew)"; and printed formal (Marianne Craig Moore printed on the embossed card) card in stamped addressed envelope also declining: "Don't, please, strike me from your circle of imaginary friends". Both signed in full. Card a bit toned else about fine. [13456] $250.00

100. Morgan, C. E. THE SPORT OF KINGS. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux, 2016. First Edition. Black paper-over boards in dust jacket; 8vo. 545 pp. Major novel, the author's second book, widely and enthusiastically reviewed, with comparisons made to Faulkner. A Pulitzer- prize finalist. Signed by the author and dated June 16, 2016. A fine copy in like dust jacket. [13496] $65.00

101. O'Nan, Stewart, Tobias Wolff, and Ethan Canin et al. GRANTA 54: The Best of Young American Novelists. New York: Granta, 1996. First U.S. Edition. Illustrated wrappers; 8vo. 320 pp. Excerpts from work by 20 "best" as chosen by Tyler, Stone and Wolff and Ian Jack (ed.). Signed by Tobias Wolff, as well as Stewart O'Nan, E. Danticat and Ethan Canin (his initials). Near fine copy with bumps to corners, but unread. [13489] $35.00

102. Perse, St.-J [pseudonym for Alexis St. Leger Leger]; T. S. Eliot (trans.). ANABASIS. London: Faber & Faber, 1930. First Edition. Original gilt stamped green cloth, cellophane jacket, t.e.g., in slipcase; tall 8vo. Translated and with a preface by T.S. Eliot. Number 346 of 350 numbered copies printed on English handmade paper, signed by T.S. Eliot. A fine copy, with usual light offset to free endpapers; the cello jacket with small loss at crown and foot, in the worn original green board slipcase. Gallup A16b. [13448] $450.00

Both Perse and Eliot won the Nobel Prize; the translation of this volume was a cooperative venture between the poets. A French diplomat, ANABASE was the last book he published until 1942, after he lost his diplomatic post with the Fall of France during WW 2.

103. Pinsky, Robert (ed.). SINGING SCHOOL: Learning to Write (and Read) Poetry. New York: Norton, 2013. First Edition. Advance Reading Copy/uncorrected proof in illustrated wrappers; 8vo. Signed by Pinsky. Learning to read and write by studying the masters. Not a particularly original idea, but Pinsky's choices of poems though some are quite familiar are interesting. Fine. [13490] ` $15.00

104. Pinsky, Robert (trans.); Friedrich Schiller. WALLENSTEIN. Indianapolis: Dog Ear Publishing, 2013. First Edition. Illustrated wrappers; 8vo. 87 pp. Signed by the translator Robert Pinsky who was commissioned to "freely adapt" this play for the Shakespeare Theatre Company. A fine copy of an uncommon book. Rare signed. [13486] $45.00

105. Ruefe, Mary. Concerning Essential Existence. Berkeley, CA: Hit & Run Press, 2014. First Separate Printing. Poetry broadside approximately 10 x 7 inches. One of 25 copies signed and numbered by the author. Printed on a Vandercook No. 4 Proof Press at Colored Horse Studios in Ukiah, CA on BFK Rives Buff paper with a horse head design in the background. Fine poem and the usual fine printing from Larry Rafferty's press. An edition of 75, with 25 signed, 25 to the author. Fine. [12585] $45.00 AlexanderRareBooks.com (919) 296-9176 p.17 106. Saunders, George. CIVILWARLAND IN BAD DECLINE Stories & A Novella. New York: Random House, 1996. First Edition. Signed by the author rather perfunctorily on the title page. The first book by one of our finest short story writers and satirists and now novelist in the tradition of Vonnegut and Twain. A finalist for the Penn/Hemingway Award and a NYT Notable Book, and from the perspective of 20 years one of the key debuts in contemporary literature. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [13485] $250.00

107. Schulberg, Budd; Elia Kazen. ON THE WATERFRONT The Final Shooting Script. Hollywood: Samuel French, 1989. First Thus. Blue cloth, 8vo. Number 19 of 300 copies. Signed by the author Schulberg and the director Kazen on the colophon; additionally signed by three of the principal actors: Rod Steiger on the ffep, and Karl Malden and Eve Marie Saint on the title page. Scarce with the additional signatures. The movie as released in 1954, a novelization by Schulberg followed the following year. A fine copy, issued without a dust jacket. [13480] $450.00

108. Silko, Leslie Marmon. TLs to Richard Seaver. Tucson, AZ: self-published, 1990. First Edition. Typed letter, signed, to her editor Richard Seaver of Arcade publishing regarding permissions. An otherwise rather mundane subject made compelling as Silko refers to two of her most important books ALMANAC OF THE DEAD and STORYTELLER and copyrights. She is quite angry at Seaver's giving away permissions: "...I hope we can straighten-out, once and for all, what you don't seem to be able to understand." Her address stamped in red; her bold signature in full in black ink; folded for mailing else about fine. [13455] $95.00

Arcade was founded by Richard Seaver who was one of the most important mid-century publishers, best known for his days at Grove Press where he helped introduced Beckett, Ionesco, Burroughs, Miller, Lady Chatterley's Lover and Story of O (which he translated pseudonymously) and others to the public.

109. Smith, William Jay, correspondence and related ephemera to Ruth Ford. SALOME, HAMLET et al. New York: self-published, 1985. First Edition. 1 ALs, 5 TLs, 1 card signed, invitations, Stone House Press ephemera (6, including invitations, prospectus and order form) relating to WJS publications. The correspondence relates to a reading at Poets & Performers at The Mazur Theater of Smith's translations of Jules LaForgues with Smith and Ford reading from SALOME and HAMLET. Also, two items relating to the farewell appearance of Smith as Poet-in- Residence at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Devine. Letters folded for mailing some with envelopes all about fine. [13454] $250.00

110. Spicer, Jack. ADMONITIONS. New York: Adventures in Poetry, [1974]. First Edition. Mimeograph, stapled at edges; 4to. Published at the Poetry Project, St. Mark's Church. Front cover a bit unevenly toned, but still easily very good. With a removable mylar protective cover. [13458] $50.00

111. Spicer, Jack. THE RED WHEELBARROW. [Berkeley]: Arif/Cranium Press, 1971. First edition. Sewn, pale blue printed wrappers; square 12mo. One of 25 numbered copies with hand-colored free endsheets (the colophon states "frontispiece"); signed by Wesley Tanner of the press. Fine copy of a rare and lovely production. [11257] $500.00

This is one of the earliest books from Tanner's Arif Press. 112. Stallings, A(licia). E(lsbeth). ARCHAIC SMILE. Evansville, IN: The University of Evansville Press, 1999. First Edition. Red cloth stamped in gold in dust jacket; 8vo. 69 pp. The first regularly published book, recipient of the Wilbur Award, from this poet whose formal verse steeped in the classics along with her translations earned her a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship. Fine in fine dust jacket. [13310] $75.00

113. Stallings, A[licia]. E[lsbeth]. Watching the Vulture at the Road Kill. Berkeley: Hit & Run, 2013. First edition thus. Poetry broadside (approx. 7 3/4 x 12 in.) printed in two colors on BFK Rives gray paper. One of 20 numbered copies signed by the author Alicia E. Stallings; of the 100 total copies, 25 went to the author, the remaining 55 unsigned. Printed on a Vandercook No. 4 Proof Press at Colored Horse Studios in Ukiah, CA. The poem is from the poet's first regularly published book ARCHAIC SMILE. Fine, and a lovely production from Larry Rafferty's press. [12687] $65.00

One of my favorite poets, Stallings was a recipient of a McArthur "genius" Award. Originally from Georgia, she now lives in Greece, and has become a leading translator from the Greek, and one of the leading poets of her generation.

114. Stanford, Frank. THE BATTLEFIELD WHERE THE MOON SAYS I LOVE YOU. Fayetteville: Lost Roads/Mill Mountain, 1977. First edition. Photographic wrappers, red lettering; thick 8vo. A 542 page epic, begun by the poet when he was a teenager, by the founder along with C. D. Wright of Lost Roads. Stanford committed suicide the year following publication; this volume looks to be the most lasting of his books. Spine with one faint vertical crease, text is tight; crown and one tip lightly worn, trace foxing, small circular price sticker on back cover; still near fine, tight and bright. An uncommon book and due to its bulk, white covers and cheap paper becoming difficult to find in collectible condition. [In removable protective poly covers.] Near fine. [13091] $950.00

115. Strand, Mark; Jorie Graham. THE LIVES OF THE POEMS: Twelve Drawings on Canvas. East Hampton: Glenn Horowitz Booksller, 2005. First Edition. Gray printed wrappers with French flaps; oblong, small 4to.; housed in a black cloth slipcase. 25 pp. One of 50 (of 500 total) copies of the signed edition. Introduction by Jorie Graham (7 pp.). Signed by both Mark Strand and Jorie Graham. 12 full-page illustrations of the drawings. Lovely production by Jerry Kelly. Fine. [13217] $150.00

Strand trained as an artist as an undergrad at Yale, studying with Joseph Albers. AlexanderRareBooks.com (919) 296-9176 p.19 116. Thomas, Dylan. DEATHS AND ENTRANCES. London: Dent, 1946. First Edition. Orange cloth in dust jacket; small 12mo. 66 pages. One of 3000 copies printed; a very small volume containing many of the poet's finest poems. A fine copy in a pretty dust jacket that is lightly worn at the extremities, with a light fold to flap, but quite bright and neither price-clipped nor toned. A Connolly 100 title (one of two Thomas titles on the list). Rolph B10. [13446] $650.00

117. Trethewey, Natasha. Pastoral. Berkeley: Hit & Run, 2013. First Separate Printing. Poetry broadside (approx. 9 x 12 in., bottom edge uncut) printed on BFK Rives off-white paper. Printed on a Vandercook No. 4 Proof Press at Colored Horse Studios in Ukiah, CA. With a photoshopped photograph of the poet with four of the Fugitive poets, the subject (of the dream) of the poem. A lovely production from Larry Rafferty's fine press . This edition issued unsigned. [13444] $35.00

Trethewey was named Poet Laureate in 2012; previously she was the winner of a Pulitzer Prize for her collection Native Guard, the collection in which "Pastoral" was first published.

118. Ward, David C. and Frank Goodyear III (ed.) Jorie Graham, Tracy K. Smith, Paul Muldoon, Yusef Komunyakaa, et al. LINES IN LONG ARRAY: A Civil War Commemoration. Washington DC: National Portrait Gallery, 2013. First Edition. Photographic wrappers with French folds; 4to. 136 pp. Poems and photographs, signed by editor Ward as well as by poets Jorie Graham, John Koethe, Geoffrey Brock, Yusef Komunyakaa, Michael Schmidt, Tracy K. Smith, Paul Muldoon, Steve Scafdi, Jr., Nikki Giovanni, Eavan Boland, and CD Wright. Photos by Sally Mann, and others, and with poems by other living and dead writers. The poets participated in a reading and signing at the Smithsonian, flyer laid in. Koethe signature did not take well to the glossy paper and is smudged. A very near fine copy. [13481] $150.00

119. Weil, James L. BILL'S SHAKER CHAIR. Jamaica, NY: Kelly-Winterton Press, 1995. First Edition. Tan printed wrappers; thin 8vo. One of 65 printed at the Kelly-Winteron Press. Six poems including the title poem. This copy especially signed and inscribed at the colophon to another small press publsiher and poet. Fine. [12995] $65.00

One of 5 vols. of Poetry on the LOC 88 “Books That Shaped America” 120. Williams, William Carlos. SPRING AND ALL. [Paris]: Contact Publishing Co., 1923. First edition. Blue paper wrappers lettered in black; small 8vo. 93 pages. A scarce book, one of 300 printed though the bibliographer notes "many of these may not have been distributed" [as many as half may have been confiscated by the US Post Office]. One of the great Modernist works, one that paved a new road diverging from the work of Pound and Eliot, grounded in American colloquialisms that many others would follow. With the great poems (not named here, given names later) "Red Wheelbarrow", "To Elsie" ("The pure products of America/ go crazy") and the title poem ("The Road to the Contagious Hospital"), among others. Cited in 2012, as one of the Library of Congress 88 “Books That Shaped America”; only five volumes of poetry made the list. Extremities toned, light fold to front cover, which is starting, gift plate to a College tipped to half-title, but a very good copy lacking the very rare glassine jacket. One of the few copies to surface in recent years, and superior to most. Wallace A7. [13447] $2,750.00

The Dijon printer Maurice Darantiere printed this and other books for publisher Robert McAlmon including McAlmon's own A HASTY BUNCH, as well as Hemingway's first book; he also printed James Joyce's ULYSSES for Sylvia Beach.

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121. Wilson, Robert. TEN TINTYPES AND A TIGER. New York: Privately Printed, 1983. First Edition. Printed, stapled wrappers; 12mo. 22 pp. Inscribed by Bob Wilson. One of 300 copies issued as a Christmas Greeting by the proprietor of The Phoenix Book Shop, NYC. Photos, all but one - the tiger, by Wilson of his friends, Marianne Moore, Alice Toklas, , John Wieners, Robert Duncan, Michael McClure, James Purdy and Nell Blaine. Front cover soiled, else fine. [13466] $20.00

122. Wolff, Tobias and Amy Bloom. STORY Autumn 1991. Cincinnatti: Story, 1991. First Edition. Illustrated wrappers; 8vo. 128 pp. Signed by two contributors: Tobias Wolff "Firelight" and Amy Bloom "Silver Water". Bloom's story is one of her first, published prior to her first book. Paper is toning, lightly worn at extremities, but an easily very good copy. [13492] $35.00

123. Wright, C(arolyn). D. TERRORISM. Fayetteville, AK: Lost Roads, 1979. First edition. The third volume (Lost Roads, Number 13) by this poet before she moved to Brown Univ. Lost Roads Publishers (founded by Frank Stanford, taken over by Wright after his suicide), also, moved to where she continued to co-edit with her husband Forrest Gander. This copy signed on the title page. In 2004 Wright became a MacArthur Fellow; she died in 2016. Issued in trade pape onlyr, tips lightly bumped, still quite tight and clean. [3390] $200.00

124. Young, Dean. "Another Lethal Party Favor" Berkeley: Hit & Run Press, 2016. First Separate Printing. Illustrated broadside poem, approximately 9 x 12 inches. One of 25 numbered and signed copies of 100 total (25 to the author, 50 unsigned). Printed on BFK Rives white.with a Vandercook No. 4 Proof Press; flower design and title in peach. From the poet's collection SHOCK BY SHOCK. Fine. [13443] $50.00 That is it – thank you for perusing this list.