Journeys Into Language, 1987. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A very good copy with slight soiling, creases and rubbing to wrappers (chiefly at foredges); slight creases to few leaves (at upper right corners); else a near fine copy internally. 55 pages. Contains 31 poems in all, plus the author's prose dedication, and preliminary 'comments from the street' (by Gary Frank and 7 other denizens of the San Francisco countercultural landmark). Boldly signed and inscribed by Lurie in black ink on title page (beneath printed name): 'Dear Rocio: Enjoy these songs. Love, Toby Lurie'.

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Bookseller: Arundel Books of Seattle (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: L069662
Title: The Haight Street Blues
Author: Lurie, Toby
Format/Binding: Trade Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0945349009
ISBN 13: 9780945349006
Publisher: Journeys Into Language
Place of Publication: San Francisco
Date Published: 1987
Keywords: Lurie, Toby American Literature 20th Century American Poetry California San Francisco County City Haight Street Counterculture Signed Inscribed QX91, , , , , , ,

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