[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. From the library of New York School poet, librettist, and publisher Kenward Elmslie (1929-2022).
Quite a nice association copy of this collection of 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.
