Norfolk, CT: New Directions; (1939). First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. First printing of the author's second book, one of only 800 copies. Near fine in red buckram, with no dust jacket. The spine lettering is somewhat dulled, and there are faint erasures on the front endpaper. Tight and square with no names or other markings in the book.

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Bookseller: Tulsa Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000174
Title: First Will and Testament
Author: Patchen, Kenneth
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Norfolk, CT: New Directions; (1939)
Keywords: Poetry
Bookseller catalogs: Poetry;

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