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(No place): SOOJ, 2006. First edition. One of 110 numbered copies signed by Smith and Soong. As new. SOONG, Path. Broadside poem, 8 9/16 x 13 1/8 inches, illustrated by Path Soong. As new.

Paris, France: Fondation Cartier pour l'art Contemporain. Very Good. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. This book is hard-bound in burgundy covers with a black leather spine, with light gray stamping to the upper cover and spine, with a pictorial paste-down on the upper cover. There is some very light rubbing to the edges of the spine-ends, as well as somne light wear to the very top and bottom of the joints, but with the covers in otherwise excellent condition. The binding is solid. The contents are bright and clean with 250, black & white photo illustrations throughout. This book is signed/inscribed by the author/artist Patti Smith on the title-page. Laid-in at the front of the book is a folded booklet/pamphlet titled, "Patti Smith, A Pythagorean Traveler. An Evening of Words and Song, January 11, 2007," which is signed by Patti Smith on the inside. Also included with the book is the padded, mailing envelope which was used to ship the book between the collector and the author/artist (The envelope is torn open, but added for provenance.) - From the collection of Cuthbert Christian Thambimuttu (1945-2019) of Columbus, Ohio - known to many of his bookseller, author, and illustrator friends as "Tubby." He was persistent in the pursuit of autographed books by the writers and artists he admired, including Gorey, Sendak, Heaney, Byatt, Morrison, Updike and many more. Joseph Heller once wrote to Tubby in response to one more "please sign and return" request: "This is turning out to be a hell of a lot of work!" All signed books unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. Many of the books are inscribed to both Cuthbert and his great friend of more than two decades Antonia Gale Moss. ; Signed by Author .

New York: Bantam Doubleday Books, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. First Edition. Hardcover. Lyrics and writings interfaced with iconic photos by Patti Smith, plus some drawings and facsimile images of notebook pages. Inscribed by Patti Smith: "...New York City, October 31, 2001." From the Collection of Jenny Lens. Toning and shelfwear around edges in DJ, small tears on upper endpages, fold on verso, else tight, bright, and unmarred. DJ with French flaps. Paper covered boards in black. 8vo, 246pp. illus (b/w). Signed by author on dedication page.

No Place: Privately Printed, No Date. First edition. Loose Sheets. Near Fine. Single sheet of blue paper measuring 8 1/3 x 13 7/8" tall. With a line drawing of the poet Rimbaud (by Patti Smith, although not attributed). Near Fine condition with faint crease. A program for an evening of poetry and music celebrating the anniversary of the death of poet Arthur Rimbaud. Includes a list of poems by Smith as well as one by Kurt Weil and one by Hank Ballard. Smith's name is not mentioned in this program, but she refers to this event in her memoir Just Kids as having taken place in 1973 in New York on the rooftop of Le Jardin in the Hotel Diplomat off Times Square. One of Patti's earliest performances.

First edition. Near fine in olive green cloth covers in near fine dust jacket. (Unpaginated) (A few faint and non-messy damp spots at bottom edge of cloth covers. Hint of muted shelf soiling on jacket. Unobtrusive spots of soiling at bottom edge of text block. ) 18 sepia-toned images tipped-in. 2000 copies printed.; 10 3/4" X 10 3/4"

[New York]: n.p. [Gotham Book Mart?], 1973. First edition. Near fine.. Scarce original program from one of Smith's earliest gigs, predating her first album by almost two years. This, the first of three performances in honor of the anniversary of Arthur Rimbaud's death (also known as "Rock-N-Rimbaud"), took place on the roof of Le Jardin, a gay disco, in the Hotel Diplomat on November 4th, 1973. Smith sung and recited her own works, as well as songs by Kurt Weil and Hank Ballard. She was backed by Bill Elliot on piano and future Patti Smith Group member Lenny Kaye (both listed in program) on guitar. This would be only the second time Smith and Kaye performed together (the first being when the two opened for a Gerald Malanga reading at the Poetry Project almost two years earlier) and the first time Smith headlined a show with Kaye at her side. The program also thanks both Robert Mapplethorpe (just a few months after his first solo exhibition) and Sam Wagstaff, certainly one of their earliest links in print. A landmark event, one which sowed the seeds of not only of Smith's band and the burgeoning New York punk scene, but inspired by Smith's most important influence. 14'' x 8.5''. Single pale blue leaf, printed recto only. Xerographically reproduced. Line drawing of Rimbaud by Smith to top of sheet above text, which lists of the program of events, and a quote from Rimbaud (in part: "The Poet makes himself a seer by long, gigantic, and rational derangement of the senses..."). Also mentions "special appreciation to The Wartoke Concern, Robert Mapplethorpe, Dennis Florio, Sharon Ensko, Sam Wagstaff and Gotham Book Mart." Two faint shallow creases. Else bright, sharp, clean.

Paris: Edition Fear Press, 1976. Original wraps. Very Good +. The 1976 1st French edition, SIGNED BY BOTH PATTI SMITH AND TOM VERLAINE at the rear (across the photo --the negative-- taken of them by M. Esteban). Crisp and very presentable in its stapled, pictorial wrappers, with very light wear along the spine and a touch of light rubbing to the front panel. A dual text, with the English version at each verso and the French counterpart to each facing recto. A tall, thin quarto, containing 22 poems all told.

First edition, limited issue. One of 100 numbered copies [and 26 lettered copies] signed at rear by Patti Smith; this copy marked "O/S, " perhaps out of series, though there is no hole-punch at the fore edge margin, and no lock and key set present. Bound in publisher's illustrated stapled wraps. Near Fine with shelf wear.

No Place: Patti Smith Fan Club, 1976. First edition. Loose Sheets. Very Good. Interesting batch of printed, mimeographed and handwritten materials from the library of a member of the Patti Smith Fan Club including numerous announcement of Patti events, discussions of her music and records and much more. Highlights include a HANDWRITTEN POSTCARD SIGNED by Patti to the fan (dated in 1977), a handwritten letter from Patti's mom who helped spearhead the early days of the fan club, several original candid photographs of Patti and more. All materials in very good condition. All told, fifteen separate items.

First edition. Near fine in fine dust jacket. (Edges slightly foxed. ) Uncommon in the hardcover issue.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 202 pages.