Second April

San Francisco: City Lights Books,, 1959. First edition, sole printing, of the author's first separately published work, preceding his first book by six years. It is scarce in such fresh condition. African American Beat poet Bob Kaufman (1925-1986) was born in New Orleans. He joined the United States Merchant Marine aged 18, before leaving in the early 1940s… Read more about this item

Philosophical Library, 1959. Hard cover. Very good/Good. Out of print. Jacket is worn, especially along edges. Back of jacket is stained, but readability is not affected. Upper front flap of jacket is chipped. Inside jacket is foxed. Spine is cracked but secure. Cover edges are worn. Cover corners are bumped. Inside is clean and unmarked.