On The Edge.
Iowa City: Stone Wall Press, (1963). First edition of Levine's rare first book. One of 220 copies printed from Romanee type on Golden Hind paper by Kim Merker at the Stone Wall Press. Berger, Printing & The Mind of Merker, 12. Presentation copy, inscribed on the title-page by the poet to his brother Eli: "To my dearest Eli from the Bald of Fresno, Love & Kisses, Phil" Slightly rubbed at spine, spine label discolored (from the adhesive used), two very faint ring stains on front cover, otherwise a very good copy. 8vo, original brown paper boards with printed label on spine.
Price: $2,750.00
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