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The Ubiquitous Roach Clip: Wherein Is Set Down Briefly the Whole Matter of Its History, Utility and Beauty as Art Form and Artifact

The Ubiquitous Roach Clip: Wherein Is Set Down Briefly the Whole Matter of Its History, Utility and Beauty as Art Form and Artifact

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The Ubiquitous Roach Clip: Wherein Is Set Down Briefly the Whole Matter of Its History, Utility and Beauty as Art Form and Artifact

by Willeford, Charles

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[Santa Barbara, CA?]: Pride of Tacoma Press, 2003. First Edition. Fine. A single sheet folded to make four pages.

This is a short essay that Charles Willeford wrote in 1973 marveling at the rapid evolution of the roach clip (a device for holding a marijuana cigarette when it becomes too small for one's fingers) from a folded match to an ornate piece of jewelry in less than 10 years.

Published in an edition of 150 copies signed by the publisher, Michael Kellner, with a matching envelope. First separate edition or first edition. A fine copy.

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Downtown Brown Books, ABAA US (US)
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Title
The Ubiquitous Roach Clip: Wherein Is Set Down Briefly the Whole Matter of Its History, Utility and Beauty as Art Form and Artifact
Author
Willeford, Charles
Book Condition
Used - Fine
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Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Pride of Tacoma Press
Place of Publication
[Santa Barbara, CA?]
Date Published
2003
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FICTION; Marijuana;

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