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NY: ECCO PRESS.. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0061228435 . UNCORRECTED PROOF. Close to fine in pictorial printed wrappers. (Mild hint of bumping at base of spine) (B); 556 pages .

Madison, WI: Quixote Press, 1969. First Edition. An important, early compilation of Bukowski's work, culled from the pages of little magazines and early publications; in addition to a selection of Bukowski's poetry, the Sampler contains an introduction by Douglas Blazek and appreciations by Al Purdy, Steve Richmond, William Wantling, and Don Cauble, et al. A possibly unique copy, with the text complete, but with several pages bound upside-down and out of sequence - an oddity for the seasoned collector. Dorbin A14; Krumhansl 30. First Printing, one of ca.400 copies. Small quarto (23.5cm); pictorial card wrappers, stapled; 80pp; illus. Signed by editor and contributor Douglas Blazek on the front endpaper, and additionally inscribed by him on the upper title page: "Here's one for you - an unusual copy (you'll understand as you thumb through) / Believe it to be the only one / Douglas Blazek. Trivial wear, tiny nick to wrappers at base of spine, else very Near Fine.

Portland, OR: Grey Whale Press, 1984. First Edition. First Printing. Slim octavo (22.25cm); orange and black printed wrappers, stapled; 20,[2]pp. Signed by Bukowski on the front wrapper. Trivial wear to wrapper extremities, else Fine. Slim collection of nine poems, including the editor's review of Hot Water Music. A second printing (number of copies unknown) was also printed in light green wrappers. Uncommon, as are most of the titles produced by this small Pacific Northwest publisher; OCLC notes copies at 6 locations. Krumhansl 93.

New York & New Orleans: Lyle Stuart Inc. & Loujon Press, 1965. First Edition. Attractive copy of this early collection, the second of Bukowski's books printed by John and Louise Webbs Loujon Press. Many of the poems were written, variously, while Bukowski visited with the Webbs at their New Orleans home and at several bars in the French Quarter. Dorbin A6; Krumhansl 15. One of 3,100 copies. Quarto (31.5cm); original white card wrappers printed in black, glued to illustrated dustjacket, printed in black on white paper; four etchings by Noel Rockmore reproduced within the text, printed on variously colored paper with all tissue leaves present; original printed wraparound band; 102,[8]pp. Signed on the page facing the colophon: "Charles Bukowski, 3-15-65." Hint of sunning and some trivial wear to flap folds, tiny ink initials to one inner flap, else a fresh, very Near Fine copy. Wraparound band gently sunned on left side, with two small tears at the folds; Near Fine.

Madison, WI: Quixote Press, 1969. First Edition. An important, early compilation of Bukowski's work, culled from the pages of little magazines and early publications; in addition to a selection of Bukowski's poetry, the Sampler contains an introduction by Douglas Blazek and appreciations by Al Purdy, Steve Richmond, William Wantling, and Don Cauble, et al. An excellent association copy inscribed to editor and poetry scholar Seamus Cooney, who during his decades-long friendship with the poet was responsible for editing the three volumes of Bukowski's Selected Letters, as well as a collection of correspondence with Al Purdy (The Bukowski/Purdy Letters, 1964-1974). The inscription, while brief, conveys a real sense of ease and familiarity in their relationship. Dorbin A14; Krumhansl 30. First Printing, one of ca.400 copies. Small quarto (23.5cm); pictorial card wrappers, stapled; 80pp; illus. With an early inscription on the title page from Bukowski to Seamus Cooney: "To Seamus Cooney - Uh huh, Charles… Read More