NY, Holt Rinehart Winston, (1984). Her first book of poetry, which was only issued in wrappers. According to a letter she wrote shortly after publication, the book was declined by 19 publishers before Holt Rinehart Winston decided to give it a chance, together with her first novel, Love Medicine. Inscribed by the author to another Native American poet in 1985. With the recipient's handmade bookplate. Rubbed at the spine folds; near fine in wrappers. A good literary association.   [#025456] $350

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