signed first edition
1985 · Baltimore
by EBERHARDT, David
Baltimore: Dolphin-Moon Press, 1985. First Edition. Slim, square octavo (15cm); original die-cut wrappers, stapled; [32]pp. Inscribed by Eberhart, with musical notations, to author Karl Shapiro across the verso of the preliminary leaf and title page: "Yes, 5 flats / con dolore / to Karl, Dave Eberhardt. Fine and unread. Laid into this copy is a small card with an autograph note from Eberhardt to Shapiro: "Karl, I have yr. "v-letter" - I appreciate yr. work! I am a Vietnam vet (of sorts!!) / Stay strong / Dave Eberhardt. Slim collection of poems, several of which first appeared in the pages of small literary journals. OCLC notes 12 copies.
(Inventory #: 47115)