Oyster Is a Wealthy Beast

by James Purdy

$195 · Offered by Bauer Rare Books

First edition · Signed

Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1967. First edition. Oblong 12mo. 40 pp. No. 27 of 50 copies, signed by Purdy on colophon. Inscribed to Jerry Frasier by Purdy on title-page with original drawing. Cream colored printed paper covered boards in acetate dustwrapper, very good condition. 75586 . Item #10809

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