Poetry's Catbird Seat: The Consultanship in Poetry in the English Language at the Library of Congress, 1937-1987
by McGuire, William
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0844405868
- ISBN 13
- 9780844405865
- Seller
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Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
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About This Item
Washington, D. C.: Library of Congress. Fine with no dust jacket. 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 0844405868 . Charcoal gray cloth with gilt print. A new, unmarked copy with just a hint of shelf life. Sections of b&w plates illustrate an impressive array of poets and writers making visits to the Library. ; 493 pages .
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- Bookseller
- B-Line Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 50633
- Title
- Poetry's Catbird Seat: The Consultanship in Poetry in the English Language at the Library of Congress, 1937-1987
- Author
- McGuire, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0844405868
- ISBN 13
- 9780844405865
- Publisher
- Library of Congress
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D. C.
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- 0844405868
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