Some long-lost correspondence has recently come to light providing Bukowski's views on the importance of Katz's efforts on his behalf. A very near to fine copy of this important work, in the original red white and blue cloth over blue printed boards, paper spine label (slight fading to spine slight wear to edges of boards, original clear plastic jacket has slight wear to edges). on shelf.' Also includes a facsimile of a carbon copy of Katz's letter to Bukowski presenting his personal view of 'Post Office' (as oposed to the review).

This copy also includes the original Black Sparrow review slip, with Black Sparrow's note in pencil 'First novel - Bill Katz / dup. Katz in fact did write the review, the results of which Bukowski credited with helping him to become a full-time writer. This copy has great provenance - being Bill Katz's copy, with facsimiles of two pre-publication letters from publisher John Martin to Katz (from December 1970 and January 1971), discussing Katz's prior pivotal review of 'The Days Run Away.' in Library Journal, which Martin credited for making the sale of the book, and discussing sending proofs of 'Post Office' to Katz, hoping for another Library Journal review. Copy #16 of 250 numbered hardcover copies signed by Charles Bukowski. The book is an autobiographical memoir of Bukowski's years working at the United States Postal Service. Includes monkey with cigarette doodle on title page! His doodles alone sell for thousands making this a very special, unique collector s item. A singed first edition copy of Bukowski s first novel, Post Office. Text is in lovely shape with minor toning, as to be expected. Title page has Charles Bukowski s signature and a doodle of a money smoking a cigarette. Top edge is foxed with light dust soiling. Light wear to extremities with minor scuffing to edges. Post Office: A Novel by Charles Bukowski, Black Sparrow Press, Los Angeles, 1971, 115 pp, limited edition 2,000 copies softcover, 9 x 6, 8vo.

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