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Published by The MIT Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0262042711ISBN 13: 9780262042710
Book
Hardcover. Condition: New.
Published by Storrs, CT: The University of Connecticut Library, 1974
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Near Fine. 8vo, 84pp, printed wrappers. First issue of this scholarly literary journal devoted to Charles Olson and his work. Unmarked copy, light outer wear. Not Signed.
Published by n.p. [South San Francisco]: Manroot, 1974
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Near Fine. 8vo, 200pp, printed wrappers. Nice copy of this book-length issue devoted to Jack Spicer. Includes Robert Duncan (Bertholf C249-C250). No markings, faint toning to spine. Not Signed.
Published by New York: Clayton Eshleman, 1969
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. VG. 12mo, 256pp, printed wrappers. Another excellent book-length issue of this sixties/seventies cultural magazine, featuring a cover by and of Carolee Schneeman and contributions by some of the finest writers and artists of the period. Rubbing to covers, contents clean and unmarked, subscription envelope laid in. Not Signed.
Published by New York: Clayton Eshleman, 1969
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Near Fine. 12mo, 160pp, printed wrappers. Classic early issue of this late sixties/early seventies cultural magazine, includes work by Rene Daumal, Jess Collins, Charles Olson, Gerrit Lansing, Robert Duncan, et al. Nice copy, light outer wear. Not Signed.
Published by Tucson, AZ: Ironwood Press, 1983
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. VG+. 8vo, 200pp (plus foldouts), printed wrappers. Solid copy of this special Robert Duncan issue, with poetry and prose by Duncan (including letters to Jack Spicer and Robin Blaser), plus writing on Duncan by a range of contributors. (Bertholf C293-C294; J195-J205; K134.) Unmarked copy, minor wear. Not Signed.
Published by Kent, OH: The Credences Press, 1976
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. VG+. Wide 8vo, 128pp, stapled wrappers. Third issue of this significant journal of experimental writing, includes a collage cover by Jess and work by Robert Duncan (Bertholf C257), Bronk, many others. Unmarked copy, original price label to inside front cover, light spotting to first page. Not Signed.
Published by Four Seasons Foundation, San Francisco, 1964
Seller: Bookish Harbour Books, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Four Seasons Foundation, San Francisco, 1964. Softcover, First Edition. Condition: Near Fine. Illustrated stapled wraps with clean, bright text. Tiny dried spot on cover (see photo) else Fine.
Published by New York: Clayton Eshleman, 1969
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. VG+. 12mo, 256pp, printed wrappers. Thick book-length double issue of this late sixties/early seventies cultural review, featuring collage covers by Jess Collins and contributions by Charles Bukowski, Carolee Schneeman, Paul Celan, Charles Stein, Robert Duncan (Bertholf C220), et al. Subscription envelope laid in. Unmarked copy, light storage wear. Not Signed.
Published by Buffalo, NY: The State University of New York, 1980
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Near Fine. Wide 8vo, 176pp, stapled wrappers. Thick double issue of this significant journal of experimental writing, includes a Jess cover; sections devoted to Robert Duncan (Bertholf J179-J182) and Paul Metcalf; and writing by Charles Bernstein and many others. Nice unmarked copy from Duncan s collection; light wear and small nick to back cover, which also has a patch of light toning. Not Signed.
Published by Grove Press, 1960
Seller: Bibliodisia Books, IOBA, MWABA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Jess Collins (illustrator). First Edition. An Evergreen Original. From the library, albeit unmarked, of Columbia College author/scholar and Story Workshop creator John Schultz and his wife, the author/professor Betty Shiflett. A clean, unmarked and bright copy.
Published by San Francisco: Steve Abbott, 1980
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. VG+. 4to, 108pp, printed wrappers. The lavish first issue of Steve Abbott's ambitious early 1980s literary review, includes a lengthy "interview / workshop" with Robert Duncan, plus work by a range of great contributors. Unmarked copy, light spotting and minor reading wear. Not Signed.
Published by Bloomington, IN: Department of English, Indiana University, 1960
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Near Fine. 8vo, 64pp (plus 8 pages of plates), stapled wrappers. This copy is from the library of Robert Duncan and Jess, both of whom contribute work. A note at the top of Contents page in Duncan s hand draws attention to Jess's work. Otherwise unmarked, a nice copy with a little light cover toning and wear. Not Signed.
Published by San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1968
Seller: Eureka Books, Eureka, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Ephemera. First Edition. Printed folder with four sheets, printed rectos (front side) only. 8-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches. The exhibit catalog for a show of Jess's collage works. Duncan contributes Structure of Rime XXVII, here published for the first time. The other sheets (all text) are a list of works in the exhibition, a bio of the artist, and a checklist of publications. First edition (first printing). A near fine, complete copy.
Published by Sand Dollar, (San Francisco), 1972
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Second edition. Pictorial wrappers. Paste-ups by Jess. Near fine with spine head slightly bumped, light toning and rubbing. One of 2600 paperback copies.
Published by San Francisco: The Rivoli Review, 1964
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st edition. Good+. 4to, 32pp (mimeographed), stapled front wrapper (lacks rear wrapper). Rare second (and final) issue of this important early San Francisco mimeo revolution title edited by Richard Duerden. Includes writing by Robert Duncan, Jess Collins, Gerard Malanga, et al. Unmarked copy with sunning and wear to covers (a reinforcement staple has been added), plus some general reading wear. Not Signed.
Published by Hawk's Well Press, New York., 1960
Seller: Peter Ellis, Bookseller, ABA, ILAB, London, United Kingdom
First Edition
First edition. Octavo. 16 pages. Wrappers. A collection of collages and poems, this being the first publication by the American visual artist who lived with Robert Duncan. The latter provides what he calls a "Pre-Face".Covers a little rubbed at edges. Very good.
Published by Hawk's Well Press, New York, NY, 1960
Seller: Test Centre Books, Norwich, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo. Stapled wrappers. Unpaginated (16pp.). Collages and poems, 'a book that oughtn't have been done to Art, a serious alteration in the possibilities'. Slightly rubbed for example to the spine fold, which is also thinly toned, the staples rusty internally, the head edge spotted, but generally crisp.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Exhibition catalog for a show held in San Francisco from May 31 to June 30, 1968. Wraparound Jess collage. Inside are laid in sheets describing the exhibition and a one page tribute by the artist's friend and lover, Robert Duncan. Very good condition.
Published by San Francisco: White Rabbit Press.
Seller: Compass Rose Books, ABAA-ILAB, Kensington, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition, 1967. Limited to 500 copies. A Fine copy in ring-bound boards. Narrative in the juvenile manner, profusely illustrated with drawings by Jess. 48pp. A folly.
Seller: William Matthews/The Haunted Bookshop, Sidney, BC, Canada
First Edition
San Francisco Museum of Art, 1968. First edition. Four printed leaves laid into an illustrated folder, the folder art by JESS. One leaf is by Robert Duncan: Structure Of Rime XXVII. The other three leaves list works by JESS, as well as a checklist and biographical timeline. Faint edge wear, but a fine copy. This copy not signed by either contributor, although there was a limited signed issue. Bertholf B23. The work by Duncan makes its first appearance here.
Published by White Rabbit Press, San Francisco, 1967
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First Edition. Illustrated card stock, spiral bound; 4to. One of 500 copies. The book plate, which is in all copies, and serves as a colophon of sorts, is inscribed "Allan Covici from Uncle Robert". Bookplate has become detached and is now laid in. Ink from Duncan's signature has transferred lightly to the half-title, one comb has broken from the binding, a light paperclip mark on the front cover, else about fine. A lovely copy of this children's book of sorts profusely illustrated by Jess. A scarce book signed, and this to Covici who was a Berkeley librarian, noted collector and active particpant in the San Francisco gay culture of the 60's. ANACAPA A40.
Published by New York: The Floating Bear, 1965
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. VG+. 4to, 16pp, stapled front wrapper drawn by Jess Collins. This copy addressed and mailed to Art Ford in New York. Another key issue of this incomparable private-circulation mimeo revolution mag from the heart of the sixties cultural ferment. Most content by John Wieners. Mailing address and postage plus Return to Sender stamp to last leaf (no other markings), horizontal mailing fold, a little toning, minor wear overall. Not Signed.
Published by Hawk's Well Press, New York, 1960
Seller: The Paper Hound Bookshop, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Book Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. [16pp] stapled chapbook of Jess' B&W "paste up" collage works, with preface by his longtime partner, poet Robert Duncan. Inscribed on first page by Jess to Vancouver poet Bill Little (aka "Zonko"), dated 1971. The original secondhand price of $12, with legendary Vancouver bookseller Bill Hoffer's code, is faintly pencilled on front cover. Aside from a little wear along folded card spine this is a bright, crisp copy of Jess' third publication. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by San Francisco Museum of Art, San Francisco, 1968
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Unbound. Condition: Fine. Exhibition catalog. Prints the first appearance of "Structure of Rime XXVII" by Robert Duncan. Square small quarto. Pictorial wrappers with four sheets laid in, printed rectos only. Light wear, about fine. Also prints a checklist of works, a chronology, and a checklist of publications.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. SIGNED limited edition. Copy 244 of 250 SIGNED by Robert Duncan and Jess. Fine in yellow cloth with pictorial label on front cover title label on spine. In the publisher's original un-printed acetate wrapper. (31pp. ) (8" X 10 3/4") Published in conjunction with an exhibition. ; 8 " X 10 3/4"; 31 pages.
Published by San Francisco Museum of Art, San Francisco, 1968
Seller: Triolet Rare Books, ABAA, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
no binding. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Four printed leaves laid in to a folder with rear flap serving as title-page, covers illustrated by Jess. Contains Duncan's "Structure of Rime XXVII," its first appearance. Published to coincide with a show at the San Francisco Museum of Art held May 31 to June 30, 1968. Minor wear to spine, else a fine copy. Bertholf B23. Quite scarce.
Published by San Francisco: Ark, 1956
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. VG. 8vo, 48pp, stapled wrappers. One of the most important postwar American underground literary magazines. This issue, co-edited with Michael McClure, contains early appearances by major Beat writers, as well as a range of exceptional contemporary writers. Unmarked copy from the library of Philip Lamantia; light sunning to wrappers and a little overall wear. Not Signed.
Published by Divers Press, [Palma de Mallorca], 1955
Seller: Locus Solus Rare Books (ABAA, ILAB), Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. 8vo, unpag.; stiff wrappers with delicate printed paper cover. One of 200 copies in the regular issue. An uncommon Divers Press book owing to its extreme fragility. Paper cover chipped, spine perished (some pieces preserved); some spotting and toning to front.
Published by The Divers Press, Mallorca, 1955
Seller: Test Centre Books, Norwich, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. One of 200 copies (of 213). 8vo. Wrappers. Unpaginated (68pp.). Pronounced spotting/toning to the plain white wrappers, the head edge and endpapers more lightly affected, but all things considered Very Good in about like jacket, rubbed and marked superficially, showing impressions from the flaps beneath, the blank lower panel with a 0.5" split at the spine fold, otherwise moderately edgeworn. This copy has the ownership inscription of Andrew Crozier.