signed first edition
1971 · Somerville, MA
by Knott, Bill
Somerville, MA: The Barn Dream Press, 1971. Signed Limited, Lettered First Edition. First edition, cloth issue. Letter "L" of 26 lettered copies signed by Bill Knott each with a unique inscription. This copy inscribed "On behalf of the fabulous city of MISCOKIE [sic], OKLAHOMA[,] I offer you the Key to the city of Bill Knott (1940-1966)." This is clearly a reference to the popular 1969 hit song "Okie from Muskogee" by Merle Haggard, the quintessential anti-hippie country song. Unpaginated. Bound in blue cloth with gilt spine lettering. Near Fine with subtle bowing to boards, light wear. A major work by the late American poet and professor.
(Inventory #: 140943505)