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When We Were Here Together.

Stock Code 112487

Norfolk, New Directions, 1957

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One of 75 copies - hand-painted by the author. One of 75 copies prepared and painted by the author, of which this is number 51.

Kenneth Patchen was an American poet and novelist who was known for experimenting with different forms of writing and incorporating painting, drawing, and jazz music into his works. He was a central influence on the San Francisco Renaissance and the Beat Generation.

First edition, first printing, number 51 of 75 copies, signed by the author in paint; 4to; rear pastedown with hand-painted limitation, scattered minor spotting to text block, faint dampstain to fore-edge of prelims, else unmarked internally; original oversized boards hand-painted by Patchen, yellow endpapers, some chipping to paint at corners and extremities, else very good.

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When We Were Here Together.

PATCHEN, Kenneth.

Stock code: 112487

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