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On the Wing / Highjacking [Inscribed to Kenward Elmslie]

On the Wing / Highjacking [Inscribed to Kenward Elmslie]

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On the Wing / Highjacking [Inscribed to Kenward Elmslie]

by WALDMAN, Anne, and Lewis Warsh

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NY: Boke Press, 1968. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. [NY]: Boke Press, 1968. From a total edition of 500 copies, this being No. 1 of 25 copies signed by Waldman, Warsh, and Joe Brainard, who supplied the covers. Additionally, this copy inscribed by Waldman and Warsh on the vellum endpapers of their respective contributions: "For Kenward "The Champ" May 23/1968 with much love, xxx" and "with LOVE from Lewis to Kenward 5/23/68." Two sections, side- stapled in tete-beche format. [11]/[11] leaves, with shared black leaf at center signed and numbered by Brainard on both sides. Moderate toning to wraps, with some light corner wear and creasing. Very good. This copy from the library of New York School poet, librettist, and publisher Kenward Elmslie (1929-2022). Poems by Waldman and Warsh, co-founders of notable small press Angel Hair, and close friends of Elmslie's. As published on Brainard's (and Elmslie's) Boke Press.

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Title
On the Wing / Highjacking [Inscribed to Kenward Elmslie]
Author
WALDMAN, Anne, and Lewis Warsh
Format/Binding
Soft cover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
Boke Press
Place of Publication
NY
Date Published
1968
Weight
0.00 lbs

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