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Bukowski, Charles
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bukowski, Charles
- Flower, Fist and Bestial Wail. [Eureka, California]: Hearse Press, [1960]
- PAPER
8vo, first edition, one of 200 copies, original drawing by the author bound in, stapled in original printed wrappers, preserved in a fitted cloth clamshell case, some very minor rust-marks around the staples, new staples
Literature
Krumhansl 3
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The author’s first book. Bukowski is known to have produced no more than five “author’s edition” copies of this work, in which he stapled in a drawing or manuscript poem. Copies are also known where this drawing has been added later. The distinctive drawing in this copy is entitled “What do you know about sex?”, and is signed “Buk”.