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(The Canal) HARVEST: A Sheaf of Poems from Driftwind. 1933 hardbound appearance of HPL's poem, THE CANAL from his FUNGI FROM YUGGOTH.

By: (LOVECRAFT, H.P.) COATES, Walter P., Editor

Price: $175.00

Publisher: North Montpelier, Vermont, The Driftwind Press: 1933

Seller ID: 911

The first publication in hardcovers of H.P. Lovecraft's poem "The Canal," a sonnet from his Fungi From Yuggoth poetry cycle. Published in an edition of 250 copies, this being one of the 75 copies in hardcover, as stated in the colophon. A very early hardbound appearance of H.P. Lovecraft poetry, I believe only preceded by his salutes to Jonathan Hoag in, THE POETICAL WORKS OF JONATHAN E. HOAG which appeared in 1923 . Predates his SHADOW OUT OF INNSMOUTH, of 1936. A very early hardcover book appearance, regardless, and very scarce. A brief HPL bio., is also noted. A tidy little handbound book,...
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THIS ATTIC WHERE THE MEADOW GREENS. Lord John Press, Northridge, California, 1979. First edition. 300 signed copies.

By: BRADBURY, Ray

Price: $125.00

Publisher: Northridge, California, Lord John Press: 1979

Seller ID: 571

Ten poems—forty-three pages of poetry—by the legendary fantasy fictioneer. Bradbury was a very approachable, emotional, amusing and always engaging poet. Limited to 375 copies, this is one of the 300 signed by the author. A Fine Press book, printed by the noted, Grant Dahlstrom. As new. Issued w/o d.j.
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WHERE ROBOT MICE AND ROBOT MEN, RUN 'ROUND IN ROBOT TOWNS. Knopf, N.Y., 1977. First edition. Signed by the author.

By: BRADBURY, Ray

Price: $50.00

Publisher: New York, Knopf: 1977

Seller ID: 579

More than thirty previously uncollected poems, including THE NEFERTITI-TUT EXPRESS that was later rewritten by the author as a short story and illustrated by Gary Gianni, to great acclaim! Signed by the author on the flyleaf-page. A fine copy in d.j.
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TWIN HIEROGLYPHS THAT SWIM THE RIVER DUST. The Lord John Press, Northridge, Calif., 1978.—26 COPY EDITION!

By: BRADBURY, Ray

Price: $650.00

Publisher: Northridge, Calif., Lord John Press: 1978

Seller ID: 552

Twenty-six pages of previously uncollected poetry by the noted fantasist. A handsome fine press book printed from set type upon Gainsborough paper. This is one of twenty-six lettered, signed, copies especially bound in leather. Housed within a leather spined clamshell case by Gray Parrot, especially commissioned by bookseller, Roy A. Squires, for his patrons. These copies all went to friends of the author and publisher.
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THE LAST CIRCUS & THE ELECTROCUTION

By: BRADBURY, Ray

Price: $65.00

Publisher: Northridge, Calif., Lord John Press: 1980

Seller ID: 63

This being the trade issue, but stll issued in a full-cloth binding. Features the two previously unpublished short-stories unearthed from the author's extensive files, by his good buddies, and Bradbury enthusiasts, Donn Albright, and Bruce Francis. Additionally is an introduction by William F. Nolan (Logan's Run, fame) and an afterword by the author. A frontispiece illustration by the author's friend, artist Joseph Mugnaini. Although not called for, this copy is signed by the author on the flyleaf-page. As new in d.j.
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OCTOBER. Walter Daugherty, Los Angeles, 1983. First Printing. Very scarce. Signed by the author.

By: BRADBURY, Ray

Price: $250.00

Publisher: Los Angeles, Walter Daugherty:

Seller ID: 1017

A 7-page poem by a 20 year old Ray Bradbury, celebrating his favorite holiday, Halloween. The poem was originally recorded on a wax covered, paper record, by Bradbury's friend, Walt Daugherty. The recording was lost in Forrest Ackermann's collection for decades, and Daugherty has documented its existence and discovery in his introduction to the booklet. Bradury has prefaced the poem with his recollections of the poem's composition and recording. Bradbury insisted on a very limited printing and distribution"Walt Daugherty has promised me this edition would be small and special, and given out...
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WEBS OF TIME. Macabre House, New Haven, Ct. 1979. First edition. 100 numbered copies, signed and with signed photo of the author.

By: BRENNAN, Joseph Payne

Price: $75.00

Publisher: New Haven, Macabre House,: 1979

Seller ID: 858

This being one of 100 copies hand-numbered, issued with a signed photograph of the author, and signed by introductioneer, fellow-poet Frederick J. Meyer. Published in a 500 copy edition, a collection of nearly fifty previously uncollected poems—the majority of them a single page. Brennan's poetry touches the heart, and he reveles in nature. A fine copy. Bound in stiff-paper covers. No hardbound printing.
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Image for HEART OF EARTH. Prairie Press, 1950. First Edition. The author's first book. Signed, inscribed, presentation, association copy from the author and his wife.

HEART OF EARTH. Prairie Press, 1950. First Edition. The author's first book. Signed, inscribed, presentation, association copy from the author and his wife.

By: BRENNAN, Joseph Payne

Price: $350.00

Publisher: Prairie City, Illinois, The Decker Press: 1950

Seller ID: 1062

The author's first book includes, Crazy Horse, Custer, Cochise, Billy The Kid, as the subjects of his poetry. Brennan was a poet before fictioneer, and remained a poet until his death. Inscribed and signed from the author, and also signed by the author's wife, poet Doris Phildrick. "To our friend R. Dixon Smith December 6, 1986." The Decker Press was the private press of James A. Decker, which specialized in printing poetry. A terrific copy, the best I've handled, in like d.j.
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THE ONLY PLACE WE LIVE

By: DERLETH, August

Price: $350.00

Publisher: Iowa City, The Prairie Press: 1966

Seller ID: 26

Another book of poems for Derleth's male lover, "Mara." [400 copies printed]. A fine copy. Very slight aging of d.j., spine.
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WALDEN POND: Homage To Thoreau

By: DERLETH, August

Price: $150.00

Publisher: Iowa City, The Prairie Press: 1968

Seller ID: 27

The gathering of what the author considered his finest unpublished journal entries from his three visits to Walden Pond 1938, 1947 and 1965. [750 copies printed]. Fine copy in lightly aged d.j.
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A HORNBOOK FOR WITCHES. Poems of Fantasy. Arkham House, Sauk City, 1950 [First edition].

By: DRAKE, Leah Bodine

Price: $1,200.00

Publisher: Sauk City,, Arkham House: 1950

Seller ID: 859

A collection of forty-seven macabre themed poems, originally published in various journals and magazines, including Weird Tales, Wings, The Arkham Sampler, and others. One of the included poems, 'The Ballad of the Jabberwock' won the Stephen Vincent Benet award in 1946. Werewolves, Dragons, Witches, Kelpies, Fauns, Centaurs, are only a smattering of the mythical and supernatural subjects explored. Readily approachable, the majority of poems are only a page in length. Drake was a popular Weird Tales poet with more appearances in WEIRD TALES than Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, or H.P....
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SONGS AND SONNETS ATLANTEAN. Arkham House, Sauk City, 1971. [First Edition]. Signed by the author.

By: FRYER, Donald S.

Price: $35.00

Publisher: Sauk City, Arkham House: 1971

Seller ID: 561

Poetry from Atlantis via the translations of Michel de Labretagne, Donald Sidney-Fryer and a pseudo-history of that legendary lost continent. A wonderful little faux volume. A thirty-page introduction by D.S.F. A near fine copy in like d.j., enchantingly inscribed, and signed by the author.
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A WINTER WISH. Whispers Press, Chapel Hill, 1977. First Edition, limited to 200 signed, numbered, slipcased copies.

By: LOVECRAFT, H.P.

Price: $95.00

Publisher: Chapel Hill, Whispers Press: 1977

Seller ID: 1010

Edited by Tom Collins, along with a personable, eleven page essay on HPL'The Man,' 'The Poems,' 'The Text.' Over one hundred poems and essays by HPL. A handsome, well designed, cloth-bound volume, with an ethereally appropriate d.j., illustration by Stephen Fabian. Of the 2000 copies printed, this is one of 200 cloth-slipcased,, numbered, and Signed by the editor, artist, and publisher/designer. Fine in d.j.
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A WINTER WISH

By: LOVECRAFT, H.P.

Price: $45.00

Publisher: Chapel Hill, Whispers Press: 1977

Seller ID: 1011

Edited by Tom Collins, along with a personable, eleven page essay on HPL'The Man,' 'The Poems,' 'The Text.' Over one hundred poems and essays by HPL. A handsome, well designed, cloth-bound volume, with an ethereally appropriate d.j., illustration by Stephen Fabian. Although not called for, this copy is Signed by the publisher. Only 2000 copies printed, Fine in d.j.
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THE BOOK OF MUNN: Or A Recipe for Roast Camel. Outrè House, Sacramento, 1979. [First edition]. 100 numbered, signed copies.

By: MUNN, H. Warner

Price: $60.00

Publisher: Sacramento, Calif., Outre House: 1979

Seller ID: 653

One hundred-thirty-eight pages of poetryin the Weird Tales vein by this early WEIRD TALES author, friend to H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith. Of an edition of 500 copies, this is one of 100 hand-numbered, issued with a signed photograph of the author and one of his girl friends. Reminiscent introduction by fellow-Weird Tales writer, Emil Petaja. Slight rubbing to d.j., issued in faux leather. A little dusting to top page edges.
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LUSTRA

By: POUND, Ezra

Price: $200.00

Publisher: New York, Alfred A. Knopf: 1917

Seller ID: 530

A v.g. - copy in the yellowish pebbled paper over boards printed in the dark blue-ink. "October 1917" printing, of the first edition.
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EXULTATIONS

By: POUND, Ezra

Price: $450.00

Publisher: London, Elkin Matthews: 1909

Seller ID: 528

The 2nd book by the noted and notorious poet, Ezra Pound. SIGNED with the author's initials "E.P.", his most common tendency, and dated by the author, "1911." A delicate little book with a 1/4" chip in the bottom spine, and split along front cover though still attached.
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PROVENCA of EZRA POUND

By: POUND, Ezra

Price: $200.00

Publisher: Boston, Small, Maynard and Co.: 1910

Seller ID: 971

Printed at Cambridge University. Darkened at spine, else a very good copy.
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EBONY AND CRYSTAL. Auburn, Calif., 1922. [First Edition ] Signed, numbered edition. A beautiful copy of this errantly bound book.

By: SMITH, Clark Ashton

Price: $1,500.00

Publisher: Auburn, Calif., Auburn Journal: 1922

Seller ID: 676

Up until the Arkham House issuance of SELECTED POEMS, in 1971, EBONY & CRYSTAL was the author's, best book, as it contained the first publication of his epic, THE HASHISH-EATER (and to my reader's ear, the finest version" . The book was inexpertly bound, lacking the endpapers, and the author was so upset that he didn't bother having his artwork design reproduced for a dust-jacket. The dust-jacket was printed up in an edition of 300 copies by Terence McVicker, to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the poet's birth, in 1993. Issued in an edition of 500 [actually 525} signed, numbered co...
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THE HILL OF DIONYSUS. Roy A. Squires/Clyde Beck, Pacific Grove, CA., 1962. [First edition ].

By: SMITH, Clark Ashton

Price: ~~$395.00~~ $350.00

Publisher: Pacific Grove, Calif., Roy A. Squires/Clyde Beck: 1962

Seller ID: 8

Sixty-eight pages of poetry—the last book published under the author's supervision. CAS okay'd more than 30 page proofs before he died. The publication that launched the Private Pres of Roy A. Squires, and printed by both Squires and his friend, Clyde Beck, "upon whose urging the press was founded," but dropped out of the venture after the completion of this first book.. One of only 175 copies bound with cloth spine, over boards. A very fine copy, issued w/o d.j.
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