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Johnson, Denis
Port Townsend: Graywolf Press, (1976). First Edition.
Limited edition, #9 of only 20 copies, signed by Johnson. The very scarce hardbound edition, simultaneously issued with 600 unsigned copies in wrappers.
Johnson’s second book of poetry, published seven years before his first novel. An early publication from the author of Jesus’ Son and the National Book Award winning Tree of Smoke.
Nearly fine with slight softening to corners without dust wrapper as issued.
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