[Rarebooks] FS: Mark Doty THE EMPIRE OF SUMMER with Long INSCRIPTION

[Charles Agvent]

DOTY, M. R. (Mark). THE EMPIRE OF SUMMER. Birmingham [AL]: Thunder City 
Press, 1981. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. One of 300 copies of the 
poet's third book, preceding his first trade book, TURTLE, SWAN, by 6 
years. In fact, Doty co-wrote several books with his then-wife, Ruth, 
before his first trade book was published. SIGNED by Doty on the title 
page and dated soon after publication: 1/25/82. In addition, Doty has 
INSCRIBED the half-title page, nearly filling it: "for Paul/w 
nostalgia/for summer monarchy/in the middle of the/winter of 
generalized/discontent,/having had enough/(but not quite -- 
still/hoping)--/with love,/cookies,/and furniture,/Mark." Some rubbing 
and fading to the front cover. Very Good. (#020684) $500

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