ALPHABET
by Doty, M. R. (Ruth and Mark Doty)
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0934184003
- ISBN 13
- 9780934184007
- Seller
-
Winchester, Virginia, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Ithaca: Alembic Press, 1979. First edition. Mark Doty's first book written as were his first three with his then wife Ruth. One of 600 copies (there was no hardcover) in wrappers, the cover and interior with illustrated initials by Teresa McNeil. A good copy, the covers a bit creased, the foot of the spine worn, and somewhat stained and soiled. Interior is clean. An uncommon first book by one of the foremost poets of his generation.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 66844
- Title
- ALPHABET
- Author
- Doty, M. R. (Ruth and Mark Doty)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0934184003
- ISBN 13
- 9780934184007
- Publisher
- Alembic Press
- Place of Publication
- Ithaca
- Date Published
- 1979
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Poetry;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Lorne Bair Rare Books
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Winchester, Virginia
About Lorne Bair Rare Books
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.