An Oyster is a Wealthy Beast.
by PURDY, James
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Berkeley, California, United States
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About This Item
(np): Black Sparrow, (1967).. First edition, publisher’s copy.. [40 pp]. Light foxing along top edges, else near fine in full cloth with wrap-around pasted down label. Near fine acetate dust jacket. A short story and eleven poems. Designed and printed by Graham Mackintosh. Designated “Publisher’s Copy” on the colophon page and SIGNED by Purdy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeff Maser, Bookseller-ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 53250
- Title
- An Oyster is a Wealthy Beast.
- Author
- PURDY, James
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First edition, publisher’s copy.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- (np): Black Sparrow
- Date Published
- (1967).
Terms of Sale
Jeff Maser, Bookseller-ABAA
Any book returnable for any reason within 10 days with prior notice. CA residents please add 9.5% sales tax. Libraries can be billed as needed.
About the Seller
Jeff Maser, Bookseller-ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Berkeley, California
About Jeff Maser, Bookseller-ABAA
Fine and rare books with an emphasis on 20th C. poetry, small press, literary magazines, broadsides, and interesting books in most fields.
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- Jacket
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- Colophon
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- Fine
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