Jess Introduction Robert Duncan (8 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to. Wrappers. pp.[iv], xiii, [33]. Published in conjunction with an exhibition of oil paintings by Jess held in May-June 1971. (The title is given as 'Translation' on the title page, 'Translations' externally.) This variant differs from the (taller) Black Sparrow Press special edition by listing Odyssia Gallery on the spine, first page (which is blank in the hardback) and title page, and the colophon has been adapted to specify the 1000 paperback copies. Lightly spotted to the head edge, slightly rubbed, and moderately bumped in places, the upper wrapper with a couple of short scratches/impressions near its tail edge, and a few leaves dog-eared (probably in production), but Very Good overall. This copy has been signed by Jess and inscribed to Tom (Raworth). Signed by Artist.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. One of 250 numbered copies handbound in boards by Earle Gray and signed by Robert Duncan & Jess. 4to. Yellow cloth with illustration and spine label affixed. pp.[iv], xiii, [33]. Published for Odyssia Gallery of New York City in conjunction with an exhibition of oil paintings by Jess held in May-June 1971. (The title is given as 'Translation' on the title page, 'Translations' externally.) Outwardly somewhat marked, and with areas of light fading/discolouration to the cloth, the spine a little rolled, but Very Good overall in slightly lesser acetate jacket, with small chips and splits to the folds, a couple of corner creases and small dents, as well as general shelfwear and a small sticker ghost, but sound. Signed by Author and Artist.

Soft cover. Condition: Very good. No jacket. Limited edition of 1,000 copies printed. Catalog of an exhibition held by Odyssia Gallery, New York from May 8 to June 12, 1971.

Hard cover. Condition: Good. No jacket. In store, rare poetry case. This book was published for Odyssia Gallery of New York City in conjunction with an exhibition of oil paintings by Jess in May-June 1971. Author signature on colophon. Number 84 of 250 copies handbound by Earle Gray. Cover is lightly worn along edges and corners but is otherwise clean and unmarked. Spine is cracked, but binding is secure. Inside is clean and unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. No.196 of 250 copies, signed by both Jess Collins and Robert Duncan on colophon page. Vivid yellow cloth-covered boards with pasted-on title and spine labels. In original acetate jacket, also fine. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. SIGNED limited edition. Copy 244 of 250 SIGNED by Robert Duncan and Jess. Fine in yellow cloth with pictorial label on front cover title label on spine. In the publisher's original un-printed acetate wrapper. (31pp. ) (8" X 10 3/4") Published in conjunction with an exhibition. ; 8 " X 10 3/4"; 31 pages.

Ephemera. First Edition. Printed folder with four sheets, printed rectos (front side) only. 8-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches. The exhibit catalog for a show of Jess's collage works. Duncan contributes Structure of Rime XXVII, here published for the first time. The other sheets (all text) are a list of works in the exhibition, a bio of the artist, and a checklist of publications. First edition (first printing). A near fine, complete copy.

Staplebound. Condition: Near fine. First Edition. Square large octavo, 4 loose sheets laid into a printed folder, as issued. Near fine with very mild edgewear and light occasional toning to the folder. A magnificent copy, SIGNED and INSCRIBED by Jess on the title flap to Jonathan Williams: "For Jonathan, the Poet, Jess '68." This volume emerged from Williams's own library. Note that this copy is not signed or initialed by Duncan (as he did on some copies of this portfolio). Nevertheless, a superlative association copy. Jess and his longtime collaborator Robert Duncan were both close to Williams.