New Poems 1963-65.
New York, Lyle Stuart inc., 1965
One of a stated 3100 copies, issued as Gypsy Lou Series #2. Crucifix in a Deathhand was the biggest book of Bukowoski's career to date, designed by Louise 'Gypsy Lou' Webb and her husband Jon, the publishers of The Outsider, one of the most remarkable American literary journals of the twentieth century.
First edition, first printing, one of 3100 copies; large 8vo; 4 etchings by Noel Rockmore, with tissue guards, page stock in various colours and sizes, fore-edges untrimmed; original printed wraparound wrappers designed by Rockmore, unbroken wraparound band loosely inserted, spine just toned, light rubbing to extremities, else a very good copy.
Dorbin A6; Krumhansl 15.
First edition, first printing, one of 3100 copies; large 8vo; 4 etchings by Noel Rockmore, with tissue guards, page stock in various colours and sizes, fore-edges untrimmed; original printed wraparound wrappers designed by Rockmore, unbroken wraparound band loosely inserted, spine just toned, light rubbing to extremities, else a very good copy.
Dorbin A6; Krumhansl 15.
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