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Calais, VT: Z Press, 1978. Near fine.. Signed limited first edition, an association copy with a warm inscription to Ann and Ken Mikolowski of The Alternative Press. For more than 30 years, the Alternative Press published unbound letterpress-printed mail art, including the work of Black Mountain, Beat and New York School poets, to which Brainard was a regular contributor. 3'' x 5''. Perfect bound in original wraps. From an edition of 500, the first 50 of which are signed; this copy curiously numbered 51. Inscribed by Brainard at colophon, "For Ann and Ken (truncated) / With LOVE / Joe." Touches of wear to edges. Interior bright and clean. (Inventory #: 42191)