Flower, Fist and Bestial Wall
Eureka, CA: Hearse Press, [1960].
First edition. One of 200 copies. [28] pp. Bound in publisher's stiff white wraps lettered in red with illustration by Ben Tibbs. Very Good with moderate oxidation to staples and associated rust staining. Toning to covers and contents with offsetting at rear cover; middle gathering detached. Bukowski's scarce first book that sold dismally upon publication. Publisher E.V. Griffith took nearly 30 months to complete the chapbook due to financial restraints, to the point that Bukowski contributed to the production and eliminated ads altogether. Krumhansl 3; Debritto A3.
Price: $4,500
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