Naming. A poem.
(La Crosse, WI: Sutton Hoo Press), 2004. First edition. Sutton Hoo Select Number Four. One of an unspecified number of "standard run" copies printed on "handmade paper from India" and signed by Levine (out of a total edition of 200 copies printed). "Little to no effort was made to sort out of the edition bifolios that varied in print quality due to irregularities in the handmade paper. Most copies have been bound by Julie Leonard. The calligraphic ornaments are by Cheryl Jacobsen". Presentation copy, inscribed by the poet to his brother Eli: "1/10/2004, Dear Eli & Louise, Yes, I'm afraid it's still another book. One of you is here in these pages. Guess who? Love, Phil." Eli, PL's older brother, is the one who figures in this long poem that draws on experiences from PL's childhood and youth. The book is also signed on the title-page and the colophon page by PL. Very fine copy. 12mo, original Japanese-style board binding.
Price: $1,000.00