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New York: Viking, 1975. 1st edition, cloth spine, w/illustrated dj. "A major new study of the life and work of the great American poet" (from the jacket.) A fine copy of the first issue, which was later reissued by the University of Chicago (1982).
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EZRA POUND
by Davie, Donald. (Ezra Pound.)
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PLAYING THE CHANGES
by Davis, Thulani
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Middletown: Wesleyan University Press, 1985. 1st edition, full red cloth, w/illustrated dj. "PLAYING THE CHANGES is a major accomplishment in North American poetry . . . " (June Jordan) . . . "Like a collection of blues songs, the poems of Thulani Davis testify to the complex heroism of those whose physical or emotional survival is constantly threatened" (from the jacket notes.) Very scarce in cloth, the present offering is in bright fine condition, in fine (price clipped) jacket.
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THE CAR HALF UNDER. (Broadside.)
by Deagon, Ann
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Birmingham, AL: Thunder City Press, 1976. 1st edition, limited (1/200) signed, broadside. Published as "The Thunder City Press, No. 7," a broadside series by Steven Ford Brown. Printed in black with decorations on cream paper. Size: 14 inches high x 8.5 inches wide. No listings appear on OCLC. Very little wear, fine condition.
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GENIUS LOCI
by Deming, Alison Hawthorne
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New York: Penguin, 2005. 1st edition, uncorrected proof, original illustrated paperwraps (as issued.) The author's third book of poetry. Fine condition.
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SCION
by Dickey, James
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Deerfield / Dublin: Deerfield Press / Gallery Press. 1st edition, limited (1/300) signed, full black cloth, with printed dust jacket (as issued). Illustrated by Timophy Engelland. The text includes one long poem in two sections by this poet, and two color illustrations. A bright, fine copy in like jacket.
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A BIRD CAME DOWN THE WALK. (Broadside.)
by Dickinson, Emily
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New York: Poet's Guild, 1925. 1st separate edition, broadside. Published in "The Unbound Anthology" series by The Poet's Guild in New York City. Also known as "The Christodora Broadsides." Exceptionally elusive and very scarce. This poem is among Dickinson's most popular pieces. Overall size: 7.5 inches high x 5 inches wide. A lovely copy showing only gentle aging tones, in fine condition.
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BEFORE YOU THOUGHT OF SPRING. (Broadside.)
by Dickinson, Emily
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New York: Poet's Guild, 1925. 1st separate edition, broadside. Published in "The Unbound Anthology" series by The Poet's Guild in New York City. Also known as "The Christodora Broadsides." Exceptionally elusive and very scarce. The title of this poem was later changed to "The Blue Bird," and is among Dickinson's most popular poems. Overall size: 7.5 inches high x 5 inches wide. A lovely copy showing only gentle aging tones, in fine condition.
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ORDERS OF THE RETINA
by Disch, Thomas M.
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West Branch, Iowa: Toothpaste Press, 1982. 1st edition, limited (1/1050) original pebbled printed paperwraps. A collection of thirty-seven poems by an author who was also known for his contributions to science fiction. Born in Iowa in 1940, Mr Disch took his own life in 2008 where he lived in NYC. Very lightly sunned along spine, else a fine copy. Appears unopened.
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THE PORCUPINE'S KISSES
by Dobyns, Stephen. (Howie Michels, illus.)
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New York: Penguin Poets, 2002. 1st ed, uncorrected proof, original illustrated glossy paperwraps (as issued.) "An acclaimed poet's wildly original reflections in an innovative illustrated format" (from the rear cover.) Fine condition.
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MYSTERY, SO LONG
by Dobyns, Stephen
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New York: Penguin Poets, 2004. 1st edition, uncorrected proof, original illustrated paperwraps (as issued.) The author's twelfth volume of poems. Bright, fine condition.
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SARATOGA SWIMMER
by Dobyns, Stephen
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London: Allison & Busby, 1981. 1st British ed, black boards, w/illustrated dj. Signed by the author on the title page. A detective novel by this noted poet. Price clipped jacket, else fine.
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COMMON CARNAGE
by Dobyns, Stephen
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New York: Penguin Poets, 1996. 1st ed, uncorrected proof, original printed red paperwraps (as issued.) This volume of poems ". . .is divided into eight sections, beginning and ending with 'soul' poems that investigate spiritual responses to an emotional or physical condition" (from the rear cover.) Fine condition.
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GRIFFON
by Dobyns, Stephen
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New York: Atheneum, 1976. 1st edition, original orange and black illustrated paperwraps (as issued). A review copy, with review slip laid in. The author's second collection of poetry, published after CONCURRING BEASTS (Lamont Poetry Prize) and his first two novels. Seldom seen, this present volume is surprisingly scarce in this condition. A bright and fine copy.
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WORK DONE RIGHT
by Dominguez, David
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Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 2003. 1st edition, uncorrected proof, original glossy paperwraps (as issued.) Publisher's material laid in. Rear cover blurb by David St John. A sequence of narrative poems. Uncommon in the uncorrected proof state. Fine condition.
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THE WALLS DO NOT FALL
by Doolittle, Hilda. (H. D., Gordon Bottomley)
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London: Oxford University Press, 1944. 1st edition, original stiff tan paperwraps, printed in two color ink (as issued). Specially signed and inscribed in year of publication by H. D. to fellow poet Gordon Bottomley (1874-1948). The inscription includes lines from the text, and reads: "H. D. / to / Gordon Bottomley, / . . . the keepers of the secret . . . / that binds all humanity / to ancient wisdom, / to antiquity. / May 14 -- 1944" on the title page in blue fountain pen ink. The Bottomley bookplate is on the pastedown. Only minimal wear to this fine association copy.
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SWEET MACHINE
by Doty, Mark
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New York: HarperFlamingo, 1998. 1st edition, uncorrected proof, yellow wraps (as issued). Light wear to covers, else a clean fine copy of the title that quickly went into later printings.
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SELECTED AND NEW POEMS
by Dubie, Norman
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New York: Norton, 1983. 1st edition, full tan cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. Specially signed by Dubie on the title page, and additionally inscribed to an unnamed recipient: "March 28, 1990 / with best wishes, / Norman / Tempe, Arizona" in black ink on the dedication page. Author photo on the rear jacket flap by Dubie's wife, Jeannine Dubie, and a strong jacket review by David St. John on the rear panel. The book and price clipped jacket are both in fine condition, showing only gentle wear including mild aging to top edge, and no remainder marks. An uncommon title to find without remainder marks, and quite scarce signed.
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GROOM FALCONER
by Dubie, Norman
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New York: Norton, 1989. 1st edition, full cloth, with illustrated dust jacket. The author's fourteenth book. "Dubie's art of poetry . . . is vividly particular, and the sudden details in each poem trap us into his arresting visions" (from the jacket). A very bright copy in like jacket. Fine.
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THE FUNERAL
by Dubie, Norman
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Calais, VT: Z Press, 1998. 1st edition, limited (1/26) lettered and signed, hand-tied original paperwraps, with dust jacket (as issued). Illustrated with a tipped in piece by Vivien Russe. A lovely chapbook publication, designed by Kenward Elmslie and C.W. Swets. Appears 'as new' in bright and fine condition.
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THE LIGHT OF COMMON DAY: ELEVEN POEMS
by Duemer, Joseph
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Iowa City: Windhover Press, 1986. 1st edition, limited (1/220) original stiff paperwraps, with printed spine. This handsome publication was printed from Bembo types on Rives paper by Kim Merker, and bound at the Press. Overall size: 8.25 inches high x 6.5 inches wide, in fine condition.
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