Barlenmir House, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Inscribed by the author to fellow poet Ed Burrows: For Ed/ I extend my/ thanks to you/ that will best [unledgible] With your kindness/ (signed) J. Papoleto Melendez/ par. pax. armistad/ May/ 1973. A Fine clean copy, tight binding, in a Very Good dust jacket that has a touch of shallow chipping at the spine, and a bit of rubbing in places. Overall a nice association copy./ Papo as he known, is a New York-born Puerto Rican poet, playwright, teacher, and activist that is closely associated with the Nuyorican Movement as one of the earliest founders. He grew up during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Black Power movement, and the emergence of the Nuyorican Movement in Manhattan's East Harlem.

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Bookseller: Arundel Books of Seattle (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005502308
Title: Street poetry & other poems
Author: Meléndez, Jesús Papoleto
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0879290188
ISBN 13: 9780879290184
Publisher: Barlenmir House
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1972
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