Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1971. First and limited edition, #126/250 copies signed by Bukowski. 8vo. 115, (5) pp. Designed by Barbara Martin and printed by Noel Young. Original quarter red, white, and blue patterned cloth over illustrated pale blue paper-covered boards, original printed paper spine label, spine faded (as usual), lightly faded along top edge of front and rear boards; all edges trimmed; red endpapers; in acetate dust-jacket, small tear at bottom of front panel. Krumhansl 38b

A scarce and handsome copy of Bukowski's first published novel.

Provenance

From the private collection of Asher D. Atchick, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania