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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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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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THE ONLY PLACE WE LIVE. The Prairie Press, Iowa City, 1966. 400 copies printed by the noted, Carroll Coleman, legendary, fine pressman.

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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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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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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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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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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Image for ODES and SONNETS. Book Club of California, San Francisco, 1918. First edition limited to 300 numbered copies. Signed, inscribed presentation copy to the author's publisher & friend, Roy A. Squires

ODES and SONNETS. Book Club of California, San Francisco, 1918. First edition limited to 300 numbered copies. Signed, inscribed presentation copy to the author's publisher & friend, Roy A. Squires

By: SMITH, Clark Ashton

Price: $2,500.00

Publisher: San Francisco, Book Club of California: 1918

Seller ID: 847

Clark Ashton Smith's second book, and his most beautiful. Printed letterpress upon fine papers by the noted San Francisco printers—Taylor & Taylor. San Francisco at this time was the center of fine press printing in the country. Only 300 numbered copies were printed. This copy has the added distinction of being inscribed to the author's friend, literary executor and publisher, Roy A. Squires—who practised fine press printing in his own right. "For Roy Squires, compliments of Clark Ashton Smith. June 23rd, 1955." A book rarely found signed. One corner just nubbed, a leg of letter 'K' on ...
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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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Image for SPELLS AND PHILTRES. Arkham House, Sauk City, 1958. [First edition]. Signed and inscribed, the month of publication, "with affectionate regards," to his neighbor in Auburn, Ethel Heiple.

SPELLS AND PHILTRES. Arkham House, Sauk City, 1958. [First edition]. Signed and inscribed, the month of publication, "with affectionate regards," to his neighbor in Auburn, Ethel Heiple.

By: SMITH, Clark Ashton

Price: $1,500.00

Publisher: Sauk City, Arkham House: 1958

Seller ID: 505

Fifty-four pages of new poetry after THE DARK CHATEAU. Some, but not all of the poems were reprinted in SELECTED POEMS. [519 copies printed]. A bright, unusually fine, fresh copy in d.j. Inscribed & signed to the author's friend, Ethel Heiple.
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THE HILL OF DIONYSUS. [Roy A. Squires/Clyde Beck], Pacific Grove, 1962. [First edition]. 175 copies in stiff-paper covers. One of 3 cover variants.

By: SMITH, Clark Ashton

Price: $225.00

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

Seller ID: 115

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 in stiff paper covers. A very fine copy. There were also 175 copies hardbound. One of the variants with laid-paper covers, printed in green.
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Image for THE DARK CHATEAU. Arkham House, Sauk City, 1951. [First Edition, 563 copies, only.] Signed & inscribed to the author's long-time friend, Andrew, (Drew) Dewing. An unusually fine copy.

THE DARK CHATEAU. Arkham House, Sauk City, 1951. [First Edition, 563 copies, only.] Signed & inscribed to the author's long-time friend, Andrew, (Drew) Dewing. An unusually fine copy.

By: SMITH, Clark Ashton

Price: $1,750.00

Publisher: Sauk City, Arkham House: 1951

Seller ID: 925

Clark Ashton Smith's first book of poetry issued by Arkham House in an edition of only 563 copies. Some poems remained unselected when SELECTED POEMS was issued. Inscribed by CAS on the fly-leaf page, to his friend from childhood, Drew (Andrew Dewing) "From Clark," and dated the year of publication. Additionally signed in full, CLARK ASHTON SMITH, on the half-title, a copy directly from Arkham House, signed A fine copy in d.j., with just a little glue show-thru to fly-leaf page inherent in every copy I've seen. No Clark Ashton Smith signatures are common, but this title is not often fo...
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Image for HILL OF DIONYSUS. [Roy A. Squires, Clyde Beck], Pacific Grove, 1962. [First edition]. One of 175 copies bound in stiff-paper covers. One of 3 cover variants.

HILL OF DIONYSUS. [Roy A. Squires, Clyde Beck], Pacific Grove, 1962. [First edition]. One of 175 copies bound in stiff-paper covers. One of 3 cover variants.

By: SMITH, Clark Ashton

Price: $225.00

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

Seller ID: 114

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 in stiff paper covers. There were also 175 copies hardbound. A very fine copy. Pebbled paper, printed in green. One of three paperbound variants.
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SELECTED POEMS. Arkham House, 1970. [First edition]. An exceptional, as new unread copy in d.j, from the Roy A. Squires, stores.

By: SMITH, Clark Ashton

Price: $150.00

Publisher: Sauk City, Arkham House: 1971

Seller ID: 949

Submitted to Arkham House in 1949, SELECTED POEMS was a career-spanning selection by Smith himself, of his best work, with many early poems revised or rewritten, including his epic THE HASHISH-EATER which is here presented in its final version (personally, I prefer it's first version as presented in EBONY & CRYSTAL, in 1922). Smith considered SELECTED POEMS his greatest book, because he first and foremost thought of himself as a poet. Unfortunately the delays in publication due to economic concerns of such a hefty volume of poetry, then additional frictions between Derleth and Carolyn Smith�...
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SEPULTURE. An Original Holograph Manuscript, Signed. Dated, Oct. 13, 1918. In handsome, Roy A. Squires presentation folder.

By: SMITH, Clark Ashton

Price: $900.00

Publisher: Auburn, CA, Auburn Journal: 1922

Seller ID: 987

A love-sonnet, written in the flowing, graceful hand of twenty-five year old poet, Clark Ashton Smith. Presented in a Roy A. Squires binder-folder, with hand-printed title-page Folded for mailing (no doubt to his poet-friend, Samuel Loveman) with a closed split of approximately 1-1/4". Holographic CAS material is virtually inobtainable nowadays.Very good condition.
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Image for THE STAR-TREADER and other poems. A.M. Robertson, San Francisco, 1912. [First Edition]. The author's premiere volume. Inscribed, and signed to publisher, literary executor and friend, Roy A. Squires. The author's earliest signature, and his latest signatures. Signed thrice.

THE STAR-TREADER and other poems. A.M. Robertson, San Francisco, 1912. [First Edition]. The author's premiere volume. Inscribed, and signed to publisher, literary executor and friend, Roy A. Squires. The author's earliest signature, and his latest signatures. Signed thrice.

By: SMITH, Clark Ashton

Price: $2,500.00

Publisher: San Francisco, A.M. Robertson: 1912

Seller ID: 966

Clark Ashton Smith's first book, and a remarkable poetic achievement for a man of the Auburn hills, and only nineteen years old. It would be six years before his next book, ODES & SONNETS. This is a special copy, being a presentation to Roy A. Squires, celebrating his visit to Smith, June 23rd, 1955 in his new Austin Healy 100. The book is actually signed three times; the year of publication (although not stated, but noted by Smith's backhand signature) to a presumed friend, Robert Scott, then inscribed below "compliments of Clark Ashton Smith, and signed again in Smith's early backhand s...
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