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This softcover copy has two very cool things going for it.
First, it is the First Australian Edition, of which only 750 were produced.
Second, it contains the bookplate of Larry McMurtry, the Pulitzer Prize writer most famous for his for his novel, Lonesome Dove.
Published on December 15, 1978, Black Sparrow Press produced 7,257 softcover first edition copies of Women. On the same date, 750 copies of the softcover edition were produced in Sydney Australia under the imprint Wild & Woolley. The imprint is printed on the title page with a great logo and on the spine as well. Everything else is the same between the two versions.
Considering how few of the 7,257 Black Sparrow Press first softcover editions remain in circulation, it’s a fair assumption that there are far fewer of the Wild & Woolley edition.
As mentioned, what makes this copy very special is the bookplate affixed to the back of the front cover. The distinctive stirrup design was taken from the stirrup brand of Larry McMurtry 's father, W.J. McMurtry, and is still in use by the family today.
This copy has sunning to the spine, a pinch of which is on the front cover and is more pronounced on the read. There is a light crease to the upper right of the front cover and small bumps to the others. The front flap was opened firmly at one point, but the binding is solid.
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Crumb and Bukowski, can’t beat it!
Amazing quality
Beautiful copy, very satisfied
I ordered this for my mum, who loves Buk so much that he was a household name in our house growing up. She has all of his works (apart from post office which she lent out and was never returned). I wanted to treat her to something special and this shop is the very place to get the perfect gift for her. It was shipped the same day and arrived to the UK and was delivered in less than a week. I’m extremely impressed and my mum is thrilled to have something which he has held and signed. sending so much love to The Buk Shop team.
Thank you so much for the thoughtful note and picture of his grave. I will cherish it until the day I die<3
What I like about collecting books is the people you meet along the way! Thanks for filling a gap in my collection and delivering it quickly and safely, along with the great communication. I’ll check back often…
Third time I ordered at the Buk Shop. As always, the order was meticulously packed. Great communication upfront. The items arrived quickly in Europe within a few days, without any hassle.
Book was as described and arrived quickly. Bukshop was very helpful throughout the process and very considerate.
Tutto perfetto, spedizione, comunicazione ed ovviamente l'opera d'arte scelta!! Consiglio per chi ama Buk
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Just as advertsied. Thanks for these special items - love the shop.
I've been collecting books for decades, and am totally in awe of some of the offerings from The Buk Shop. Plus, the owner, Mike, cares how we finicky collectors feel about perfection. A place to visit if you have any interest in Hank Bukowski. Paul
This was my first experience buying something from The Buk Shop and I am extremely satisfied with everything! The price, the prompt shipping service, the nice and neat packaging, the communications via email with the shop. I cannot recommend this shop highly enough. If you are a fan of Bukowski's work (as I am), then this is the number 1 place to shop!
this shop is always speedy in delivery and packaging is so polite.quality of item is no doubt too.
owner's personality is so wonderful.
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