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Quarrel with the Rose, and other poems (Signed Presentation Copy)
by Weil, James L
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Xenia, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
Elizabeth Press, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover book with slipcase, neither ex-library nor marked as a remainder. Binding is strong and all signatures are intact. Text block is free of markings and highlighting. All leaves are intact; no dog-ears or creased corners. Fore- and bottom edges deckled. Laid in is the business card of James L. Weil, the editor and publisher of The Elizabeth Press, with an inscription in ink: "Rochelle -- for you, hot review! Jim" Also inscribed in pencil in rear with a full signature. A sterling copy with practically no wear; light age-toning and a price-sticker residue on slipcase. Unpaginated. <br><br>James L. Weil was born 15 June 1929, in New York, New York, the son of Morris (a financier) and Charlotte (Ullman) Weil. He attended the University of Chicago (A.B., 1950) and Oxford University (certificate, 1954). He has been awarded the Chapbook award for American Weave (1958) and an award from National Endowment of the Arts (1967) for Quarrel with the Rose. His poems are infused with metaphysical whimsy. Heavy books or multi-volume sets will require additional postage. Send me a message before purchase if you want a quote; otherwise, I will contact you after purchase with the final shipping price. Ships from USA.
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- Seller
- grinninglion
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 430181
- Title
- Quarrel with the Rose, and other poems (Signed Presentation Copy)
- Author
- Weil, James L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Elizabeth Press
- Date Published
- 1978
- Weight
- 1.00 lbs
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Xenia, Ohio
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