SIGNED by Edwin Denby on the colophon, one of 100 copies signed by the author. A collection of poems by Edwin Denby (1903-1983), who was associated with the New York School (and was a well-regarded dance critic). This collection includes an appreciation by Frank O'Hara, reprinted from Poetry magazine, February 1957. Also includes a short bibliography. SCARCE.

PHYSICAL DETAILS: Octavo (8 1/2 inches x 5 3/4 inches; 215 x 145 mm), 186 pages, in gray cloth with silver lettering to spine, in a printed, green dust jacket (hard cover).

CONDITION: Top edge has a tiny bit of soiling but the interior is bright and clean. Some rubbing to extremities of dust jacket, with moderate toning and creasing to verso of jacket. Corner flaps trimmed; $7.95 price is printed on the lower panel. Near Fine in a Very Good or better dust jacket.

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Bookseller: Le Bookiniste, ABAA-ILAB-IOBA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1372
Title: [SIGNED] Collected Poems
Author: Denby, Edwin
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good or Better
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0916190005
ISBN 13: 9780916190002
Publisher: Full Court Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1975
Keywords: Poetry; New York School; Signed or Inscribed
Bookseller catalogs: Poetry;
Vbf_category: 10109

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