New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1976 First edition, stated first American printing, review copy with publisher's slip laid-in to front-free endpage. Signed by Thom Gunn directly on the title page. Book in fine condition; dust jacket with faint toning to spine, rubbing and two small holes near upper front cover, and a hint of soiling, else fine. A charming copy.

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Bookseller: Idler Fine Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 022722
Title: Jack Straw's Castle and Other Poems
Author: Gunn, Thom
Illustrator: Bill S. (Back cover art); Charles Skaggs
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN 10: 0374178518
ISBN 13: 9780374178512
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1976
Keywords: Poetry, Literature, fairy-tales, beat poet.

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