[Counter-Culture] Bukowski, Charles Cold Dogs in the Courtyard

(Chicago: Literary Times and Cyfoeth Publications, 1965). First and limited edition, one of only 500 copies printed. 8vo. 23 pp. Association copy, inscribed by Bukowski on title-page to publisher and founder of the Lord John Press, Herb Yellin: "For Herb Yellin--/Charles Bukowski"; and with a doodle of four dogs, by Bukowski, and signed by him, "Buk", at bottom of same. Edited by Jay Nash. Original stiff staple-bound beige printed wrappers, stamped in black, with a cover illustration of dogs by Betsy Milam; all edges trimmed. Krumhansl 16

A handsome and scarce association copy of Bukowski's early chapbook of poetry. A near-fine copy.

Provenance

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