9780934184007 - An alphabet: Poems (2 Ergebnisse)

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.

Softcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo. In Good condition. Tan spine. Covers have mild shelving wear, stains on the rear cover, mild wear along the extremities, and moderate age-toning throughout. Textblock has light soiling on some pages, pencil marks on the front cover interior, mild wear along the edges, moderate age-toning along the edges, and stains along the edges. Inscription on title page reading "For Rolland - this is worth some bucks these days", signed by M.R. Doty, dated "1.97". DL consignment. Shelved Room C. 1388498. Special Collections.