New York: George Braziller, (1971). First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine. Printed wraps. Poet's first trade book of poetry, published after two limited editions and a few translations. Issued in softcover only. INSCRIBED and SIGNED to the poet William Meredith: "For Bill/Even the mutes are unhappy/since they've learned to read lips/Charlie/4-2-75." Laid in is a personal letter from the publisher along with a handwritten description of the book in an unknown hand.

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Bookseller: Charles Agvent (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 018094
Title: DISMANTLING THE SILENCE. POEMS
Author: SIMIC, Charles
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: George Braziller
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: (1971)
Keywords: Signed, Modern First Editions, First Book, First Books, Modern Firsts, Modern Poetry, Association Copy
Bookseller catalogs: First Book;

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Charles Agvent

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