Description: The Monumental GinsbergCOLLECTED POEMS: 1947-1980By Allen Ginsberg(1984)Inscribed first edition of this comprehensive selection covering all of this major Beat writer's works: from "Howl" and "Kaddish" to "Mind Breaths" and "Plutonium Ode."Near fine in near fine jacket."I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness..." This epic collection covering 33 years of Ginsberg's career, at the time represented his first work issued by a major publisher and the first of six books by Harper which helped sfinally secure the poet a measure of financial security. An attractive copy of this important overview and introduction to this influential poet with a near-contemporaneous inscription from the poet. New York: Harper & Row, (1984). 9.5'' x 6''. Publisher's original full black cloth with gilt titles. In original unclipped $27.50) red printed jacket designed by Julie Metz. xxii, 838 pages, including index. Inscribed and dated by Ginsberg on the title page: "for Fernando Vega-Sanchez / Allen Ginsberg / 4/8/1986 / AH," after which Ginsberg has added a drawing of one of his characteristic flowers." Touches of shelfwear to jacket extremities. Spine of book slightly concave, as common for this large volume. Else bright, clean, and sound. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 385 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Ginsberg, Allen
Publisher: Harper & Row
Year Printed: 1984
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
