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THE FALL OF AMERICA Inscribed by Allen Ginsberg, 1972

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BEAT GENERATION POET ALLEN GINSBERG (American, 1926-1997).
The Fall of America. Poems of these states 1965-1971.
Hand-written ink inscription on title page by Ginsberg.
Inscribed: ALLEN GINSBERG FOR ISRAEL, THIS PRECEDES & CONTINUES WICHITA VORTEX SUTRA.
Collection of poetry by Allen Ginsberg, published by City Lights Books in its Pocket Poets format, series No. 30, San Francisco, 1972.
First edition and first printing.
Original printed white wrappers with black lettering.
188 pages.
Dimensions: 5 3/4 in. x 6 3/4 in.
Condition: good overall condition, interior clean, no ink marks or torn pages, soiling noted on exterior covers (view photo).
Provenance: private estate.

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THE FALL OF AMERICA Inscribed by Allen Ginsberg, 1972

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