The Hard Hours [first edition, wrappers issue, inscribed by Leonard Baskin]
Published by Atheneum, New York, 1967
- First Edition
- Signed
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Triolet Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.Triolet Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB
AbeBooks seller since June 14, 2011
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 77.61
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
First edition, wrappers issue, of the collection that won Hecht the Pulitzer Prize. 103 pp. Some surface wear and slight toning to covers. Inscribed in his distinctive calligraphic hand by Leonard Baskin, whose wood-engravings illustrate a section of the book, on the half-title "S. from L." and dated 1969. The first edition is uncommon in any form.
Seller Inventory # 988
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Hard Hours [first edition, wrappers issue, inscribed by Leonard Baskin]
- Author
- Hecht, Anthony
- Publisher
- Atheneum, New York
- Publication year
- 1967
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Original Wraps
- Edition
- First edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Poetry
Triolet Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB
Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
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Triolet Rare Books specializes in modern literature and avant-garde movements, with a focus on poetry, modernism, surrealism, fine printing, and livres d'artistes. We welcome the opportunity to assist collectors and librarians in developing and fulfilling their particular goals. We maintain want lists and are always happy to discuss the potential pathways of book collecting with prospective clients. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers.…
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