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Northwood Narrows, Lillabulero Press, 1969. His first solo-authored book, a poetry collection issued as Lillabulero Poetry Pamphlet Number 7. Signed by the author. Fine in stapled wrappers. [#911304] $500

Chapel Hill, Lillabulero Press, (1967). Number One in the Lillabulero Poetry Pamphlet Series. With poems by Banks, William Matthews and Newton Smith. Signed by Banks. One of 500 copies printed. Fine in stapled wrappers. [#911300] $300

Hanover, Granite, (1974). His second book, a poetry collection. Signed by the author. Fine in stapled wrappers. [#911305] $225

(NY), Avon, (1975). The true first edition of Banks's first novel, only issued in wrappers in the Avon "Equinox" series of trade paperbacks. Inscribed by the author: "To Jerry [Jerome Klinkowitz] -- best wishes, Russ/ 3.30.75." Fine in wrappers. [#911306] $175

NY, Fiction Collective, 1975. The hardcover issue of his fourth book and first collection of stories. This was Banks' first hardcover publication: his previous fiction had been issued only in paperback, and two volumes of poetry were issued as chapbooks. Signed by the author. Fine in a very near fine, slightly rubbed dust jacket. [#911308] $175

Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1980. A review copy. Signed by the author. Fine in a very near fine dust jacket with one tiny edge tear. Review slip laid in. [#911312] $175

(NY), (Quest), (1969). Poetry Pamphlet Number Two. Edited and signed by Banks. With poetry by Banks, William Matthews, Peter Wild, Charles Simic, Robert Morgan and Doug Collins. Fine in stapled wrappers. [#911303] $175

Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1978. His first novel for a major publishing house. Inscribed by the author in 1979. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. [#911309] $100

2001. May 9, 2001. Banks was a guest on the radio show Profiles, hosted by Mel Waggoner of Oregon Public Broadcasting. These two pages are Waggoner's script for the interview with spaces, indicated by "(Russell)", for Banks to provide his unscripted answers (which are not transcribed). Inscribed by Banks and with Waggoner's notation: #1 of only 2 signed copies." Fine. [#911325] $100

(NY), HarperCollins, (1999). Banks provides text for this book of photographs by Arturo Patten of residents of Patten, Maine. This is a review copy, with publicity sheet and photo of Banks and Patten laid in. Signed by Banks. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#911321] $60

Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1981. A collection of related stories set in a New Hampshire trailer park. Signed by the author. Foredge foxing; near fine in a fine dust jacket. [#911313] $60

NY, Harper & Row, (1986). A collection of stories, whose venues range from New England to Latin America to Southeast Asia. Inscribed by Banks to author Nicholas Delbanco: "For Nick, news from the near past, with friendship, Russell." A bit of extra glue on the rear spine cloth; else fine in a fine dust jacket. [#029283] $50

(NY), HarperCollins, (2000). The uncorrected proof copy. Six previously uncollected stories; 22 previously collected stories, here revised; and three unpublished stories. With an introduction and an Author's Note by Banks. Signed by the author. Fine in wrappers. [#911323] $45

NY, Harper & Row, (1986). A collection of stories, whose venues range from New England to Latin America to Southeast Asia. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#911316] $40

NY, Harper & Row, 1989. The advance reading copy. Inscribed by the author. Bumped at spine crown; near fine in wrappers. [#013922] $20

(NY), Ecco/(HarperCollins), (2011). The advance reading copy of this novel, published to substantial critical praise. Tiny crown bump, else fine in self-wrappers. [#029284] $20

NY, Harper & Row, (1986). A collection of stories, whose venues range from New England to Latin America to Southeast Asia. Inscribed by the author. Production flaw has created an intricate railroad track pattern across the spine cloth; odd but fine in its own way; beneath a fine jacket. [#022290] $20

(NY), HarperCollins, (1991). The advance reading copy of this well-received novel about a small country town coming to terms with its grief. Fine in wrappers. [#013924] $20

Northwood Narrows, NH, Lillabulero Press, 1973. Publication. Special Paul Metcalf issue. Very Good in wrappers. Bookplate removal mark. [#706654] $20