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Collected poems, 1947-1980
by Ginsberg, Allen
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0060153415
- ISBN 13
- 9780060153410
- Seller
-
Madison, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
U.S.A.: Harper & Row, 1984. 837pgs. Previous inscription on the front endpaper. Black Cloth. embossed gilt decoration on front panel and gilt lettering on the spine. Minor rubbing to the boards, light foxing to the top edge, otherwise a fine, internally clean copy.. In black ink Allen Ginsberg's inscription reads for Mike Petriano, Allen Ginsberg 2/2/85 AH Cambridge" on the title page The Unclipped red jacket is bright well preserved in a mylar sleeve.. Signed and Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Thick Octavo.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 028751
- Title
- Collected poems, 1947-1980
- Author
- Ginsberg, Allen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0060153415
- ISBN 13
- 9780060153410
- Publisher
- Harper & Row
- Place of Publication
- U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- Poetry Allen Ginsberg Inscribed, Bookfair22
- Size
- Thick Octavo
Terms of Sale
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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About the Seller
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
Biblio member since 2005
Madison, New Jersey
About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.
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