New York: Harper & Row, 1965. Paperback. First edition. A fine copy in green wraps with a drawing of a bird on the front panel, with slight sun fading to the spine. Kumin's second volume of poetry, it helped to establish her prize-winning career as one of America's finest 20th century poets. She has inscribed this copy to National Book Award-winner John Williams (Augustus, Stoner, Butcher's Crossing) with this note on the title page: "For John with fond good wishes, Maxine, Bread Loaf, 1969.". Seller Inventory # 009425

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Title: THE PRIVILEGE

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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Crawford Doyle Booksellers is located in a private library, open to the public by appointment. It is located near the Metropolitan Museum in Manhattan. Crawford Doyle specializes in rare British and American modern fiction,first or unique editions. Searches are conducted and an inventory of literary first-editions is also available. The library is open by appointment most days (347 409 4160).

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