"About the size of an old-style dollar bill,"
Poem
New York: The Phoenix Book Shop, 1973. First edition. Original marbled wrappers with title label, very fine. The published edition consisted of 100 numbered and 26 lettered copies, all signed by Bishop. This copy, one of an over run of 24 copies, is numbered "Publisher's proof #4", it's signed by Bishop and inscribed on the colophon by the publisher Robert Wilson to a close friend. The only book of Bishop's issued in a signed, limited edition, the poem which begins "About the size of an old-style dollar bill," is now her most reprinted poem. MacMahon A11. Item #19202
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