Great Balls of Fire.
by Padgett, Ron
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1969. First American edition of the poet's 1969 collection. Octavo, original wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "For Shelly a [Great] idea... Gary Cooper Oscar Homosexual" and signed on the title page, "Ron Padgett." In near fine condition. Padgett's volume is a work of wit, crackling and inventive" (Yale Review).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 129719
- Title
- Great Balls of Fire.
- Author
- Padgett, Ron
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Holt, Rinehart and Winston
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1969
- Keywords
- Great Balls of Fire First Edition, Ron Padgett First Edition Signed
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...