Patchen
The Last Interview
by Gene Detro
ISBN: 0884960722
ISBN-13: 9780884960720
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Publisher: Capra Press
Published date: 1976
Pages: 31
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Patchen: The Last Interview
Detro, Gene
Capra Press. Very Good. 1976. 0884960722 Very Good. (Binding: Soft Cover, Jacket: No Jacket) . ( more information) Offered by Telegraph Books (United States)
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Patchen: The Last Interview
Detro, Gene
Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1976 #40 in the Capra Chapbook Series. 31pp. Ink ownership neatly printed on ffep, all else fine. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. Illus. by T. P. Illustration. 12mo. ( more information) Offered by The Book Haven (United States)
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Patchen The last interview
Detro, Gene
Capra Press. 1976. Unknown Binding. 0884960722 . Small Capra Chapbook Series. Just a hint of sunning to spine. Otherwise book is in very good condition. Pasadena's premier new and used bookstore. ; B350s; 31 pages . ( more information) Offered by Book Alley (United States)
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Patchen : The Last Interview (Capra Chapbook Ser., No. 40)
Detro, Gene
Santa Barbara,:: Capra Press,, 1976. 0884960722. First trade printing. 1/1500 copies in paperback wraps. A Very Good plus copy with just a hint of fading to the spine.. ( more information) Offered by Gregor Rare Books (United States)
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