San Francisco: Cranium Press, 1966. Second Edition. Brautigan's first regularly published book, inscribed to Shigeyoshi "Shig" Murao, who managed the City Lights Bookstore for more than 25 years. Murao was at the very center of the San Francisco Beat scene, who knew Brautigan since he was an awkward 20-something newcomer..... More
Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1972. First Edition. Attractive presentation copy of Bukowski's second full-length collection of poems published by Black Sparrow Press. A significant collection, bearing an elaborate contemporary inscription. Krumhansl 41b. First Printing, wrappered issue (2,515 copies). Octavo (23.5cm); printed wrappers; [10],11-159,[5]pp. Inscribed on the title page to..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1986. First Edition. Deluxe issue of one of Bukowski's most substantial collections from the 1980's. Provenance: From the collection of photographer Michael Montfort. Krumhansl 100e. Deluxe Issue, one of seven copies specially designated by the publisher on the colophon, this being marked "Photographer's Copy," signed..... More
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1963. First Edition. A distinguished copy of Coxe's fiftieth novel, a story of murder, indiscretion, and blackmail set in Trinidad. Inscribed to fellow crime fiction author Frederick Lewis Nebel (1903-1967), who, like Coxe, was one of Joseph T. Shaw's "Black Mask Boys." Their combined prodigious..... More