HARD PRESSED, NO. 1
Sacramento: Ellen's Old Alchemical Press, 1975. First Edition. no binding. 25 8.5" x 11" sheets in a blue envelope. This issue consists of 23 loose broadsides printed in a variety of ink and card stock colors. The leaves are complete and in the original envelope, as issued. This was an annual magazine first published in 1975, and this in No. 1. Contributions from Douglas Blazek, Lyn Lifshin, Russell Edson, Paul Zweig, and many others. Published by Ellen Rosser, Professor Emeritus at CSU-Sacramento, who published several volumes of collected poetry during her career using her own press. Leaves are fine with the exception of several small ink spots on the bottom of the cover and contributors page. Broadsides of poetry clean and unmarked. Envelope shows wear. Near fine/good. Scarce. Near fine. Item #16337
Price: $200.00