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The Colosseum Crimes. (Cover Title: Colosseum Poem)
by Packard, William
- Used
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Eureka, California, United States
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About This Item
Bird Girl Press, 1977. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Colosseum Crimes, pages 1-6, followed by Colosseum Poem, pages 1-16; Colosseum Crime, pages 7-8, followed by Colosseum Poem pages, 17-23, followed by Colosseum Crime, pages 9-10. Illustrated by George Knowlton. Packard was an American poet, playwright, teacher, and novelist. He was the founder and many year editor of the New York Quarterly. He hosted the poetry readings at the 92nd St. Y for many years as well. Inscribed by the author on title page and signed on limitation page. Limited edition, #29/50 copies. First edition (first printing). A very good copy in illustrated yellow wrappers (paperback). Clear plastic over wrappers stapled at edge. Plastic wrapper is creased on front and mildly soiled.
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- Bookseller
- Eureka Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 262898
- Title
- The Colosseum Crimes. (Cover Title: Colosseum Poem)
- Author
- Packard, William
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Bird Girl Press
- Date Published
- 1977
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About the Seller
Eureka Books
Biblio member since 2008
Eureka, California
About Eureka Books
Eureka Books, established in 1987, is a classic antiquarian shop with books in all subjects and price ranges. We're open Monday - Saturday in Old Town Eureka, California.
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- Soiled
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