Samperi, Frank

Crystals

New York: Caterpillar, (1967). First Edition. 8vo, printed wrappers, stapled. Just a hint of fading, as usual; fine. Item #207950

One of 300 copies, this one is an intimate presentation copy, inscribed by Samperi at the time of publication: "4/22/67 To Aunt Fran and Aunt Yolie with love, Frank." After the death of his mother when he was just eleven years old, Samperi spent two years in an orphanage before being adopted by his aunts who raised him and remained his surrogate parents.

Price: $250.00