The Language of Cats and Other Stories
by HOLST, Spencer
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Winchester, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
New York: McCall Publishing Co, 1971. First Edition. First printing. Inscribed presentation copy, "for Sam and Hilda Wilcox, very best regards from Spencer Holst," undated but apparently contemporary with publication. Octavo; cloth-backed, patterned cloth over boards; dustjacket; 87pp. About fine, in original jacket, price-clipped, with rubbing and a few closed tears, Very Good. Presumed later-issue jacket, with gold foil publisher's label at base of spine panel.
Brief prose pieces by the legendary New York storyteller. A peripheral Beat best known for his live performances in Greenwich Village venues, Holst was once described by the poet John Hollander as "a standup tragic." Uncommon signed.
Brief prose pieces by the legendary New York storyteller. A peripheral Beat best known for his live performances in Greenwich Village venues, Holst was once described by the poet John Hollander as "a standup tragic." Uncommon signed.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 60046
- Title
- The Language of Cats and Other Stories
- Author
- HOLST, Spencer
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- McCall Publishing Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1971
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Fiction;
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Winchester, Virginia
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