Inscribed and signed by the author on the half-title page and flatsigned on the title page. Inscription reads: "For Rosie and Bud, with our love, Irving." Signature has not been authenticated and does not come with a COA. Purchased from the private collection of a former teaching colleague of the poet. 

First Edition, First Printing with Viking's "First Published in 1979..." statement on verso with no subsequent printings or editions indicated.

Dust Jacket has light shelfwear and edgewear. $15.00 price intact on inside flap. 210 pp., no markings in text, light foxing to the edges. Light soiling to lower corner of front board.