HOLST, Spencer

The Language of Cats and Other Stories

New York: McCall Publishing Co, 1971. First Edition. First printing. Inscribed presentation copy, "for Sam and Hilda Wilcox, very best regards from Spencer Holst," undated but apparently contemporary with publication. Octavo; cloth-backed, patterned cloth over boards; dustjacket; 87pp. About fine, in original jacket, price-clipped, with rubbing and a few closed tears, Very Good. Presumed later-issue jacket, with gold foil publisher's label at base of spine panel.

Brief prose pieces by the legendary New York storyteller. A peripheral Beat best known for his live performances in Greenwich Village venues, Holst was once described by the poet John Hollander as "a standup tragic." Uncommon signed.

Price: $125.00

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