Aftermath of Lengthy Rejection Slip (with Signed Publisher's Prospectus)

Norristown, PA: Blackrose Editions, 1983. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Copy 45 of 150 numbered copies issued along with 26 lettered copies; signed by Bukowski in black ink on back cover with heart-shaped sun, dog, flower (?), and lil' Buk doodles. 10.5" x 15" Large single sheet folded to create four pages. First book publication of a story originally published in Story magazine in 1944. Near Fine with very faint stain on top edge of front cover. A nice copy. Includes Bukowski's recollections of the publication of the story on the rear cover and a reproduction of one of Story editor Whit Burnett's letters on front cover as well as the complete (truncated) story.Also includes the publisher's prospectus for this limited edition, signed by Bukowski on the front cover (number 1 of 15 such copies), hand-drawn Buk with jug doodle on verso. (Inventory #: 170314006)