Human Universe and Other Essays
by Charles Olson
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
$538.47$484.63
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About This Item
San Francisco: The Auerhahn Society, 1965. Vellum. Near Fine. 11" by 7.5". None. A beautiful limited edition collection of essays by Charles Olson. One of 250 limited edition copies printed for the Aeurhahn society in 1965. Charles Olson was a second generation American poet, sometimes considered a primary postmodern poet. He was also famous for his letters and essays and for his encouragement and influence of many young writers. In a quarter vellum binding with pictorial boards. Externally, in excellent condition with just some light shelfwear and slight bumping. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Neat ink inscription to front blank. Near Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- GEN21-G-17
- Title
- Human Universe and Other Essays
- Author
- Charles Olson
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Vellum
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Auerhahn Society
- Place of Publication
- San Francisco
- Date Published
- 1965
- Size
- 11" by 7.5"
- Keywords
- Charles Olson Aeurhahn Society Americana Essays Aeurhahn Society
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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