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Ecco, Harper Collins, 2010. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. A fine copy of the signed limited edition, this is number 3 of 1,000 numbered and signed by Patti Smith. Some wear to the publisher's clamshell case.

New York: Warner Bros, 1977. 101, [3] pp. 4to. Pictorial wrappers with a couple of chips to bottom edge and one near head of spine, general scuffing, good. 101, [3] pp. 4to. Sheet music for Patti Smith's first two albums, signed on the half-title.

[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.

N.p.: N.p., 1976. Vintage borderless photograph of musician and author Patti Smith and manager Jane Friedman, circa 1976, with a cassette tape of Patti Smith's performance on January 9, 1976, at Paul's Mall in Boston. Photograph housed in a manila folder bearing the name of photographer Donna Santisi and a North Brunswick, New Jersey address in manuscript ink, and a sticker on the rear flap from Janis Joplin's 1969 album, "I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!," designed by Robert Crumb. Noted music photographer Donna Santisi is best known for her iconic images of pop and rock luminaries of the 1970s, including Iggy Pop, Janis Joplin, Debbie Harry, Prince, David Bowie, and Frank Zappa. Her seminal collection of punk rock photography, "Ask The Angels," was published by Double R Books in 1978, which was republished by Gingko Press in an expanded edition in 2010. A behind the scenes fixture of the downtown New York arts and music scenes beginning in the late 1960s, Friedman represented artists such as Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa, as well as managing Smith and John Cale (with whom Friedman founded Spy Records in 1977). Photograph: 7 x 5 inches. Near Fine, housed in a Very Good plus folder measuring 9.75 x 6.5 inches. Cassette Tape: housed in a BASF case. Not played. Near Fine.

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.

New York: Gotham Book Mart & Gallery, 1977. Very Good +. New York: Gotham Book Mart & Gallery, 1977. First Edition, issued in a special edition of 126 copies, of which 100 are numbered and signed, this numbered 41 and signed by Patti Smith. Lacks hole punch and lock and key. Octavo. [16] pp. Black and white photographs. Photo-illustrated wraps. General rubbing; binding sound; interior unmarked. Very Good or better. Though free of ownership markings, this copy from the collection of Television frontman Tom Verlaine.

(New York): Ecco, 2010. First printing. Near fine in near fine jacket.. Signed first edition, review copy, of Smith's National Book Award-winning memoir of her intimate friendship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe — inscribed to the longtime Strand Bookstore rare book room manager Craig Anderson. During the time covered by this acclaimed and best-selling memoir, Smith did all manner of jobs to make ends meet while working to develop her artistic voice. And she found steady work at bookshops, including Scribner's, the Gotham Book Mart, and at The Strand — additionally supplementing her income by scouting rare books. Her relationship with Anderson began in the late 1960s, and her relationship to The Strand in particular was important. It was there she gave a rooftop reading to celebrate the release of her first collection of poems, SEVENTH HEAVEN. An evocative association, tying together to her creative life and the book world of NYC. The first genuine and significant association copy of this finely-crafted portrait of 1970s bohemian New York we've encountered. 9'' x 5.75''. Original publisher's blindstamped purple cloth, silver-lettered spine. Original unclipped ($27.00) photographic dust jacket designed by Allison Saltzman. Photos of Smith and Mapplethorpe in text and at rear. XII, 279, [1], [12] pages. Inscribed by Smith on title page: "March, 2011 / To Craig / Patti Smith." Ecco press release and promotional materials loosely laid in. Spine ends gently nudged, tiny spot of dust-soil to lower edge of textblock. Else bright, clean, and sharp.

Boston: Telegraph Books, 1972. Original printer's proof for the cover of the first edition published by Telegraph Books in 1972. Patti Smith's first published collection of poetry. 7.5 x 10 inches. Light toning on the extremities, else Near Fine.

[New York: Gotham Book Mart, 1973. Copy 1 of 125 numbered copies, signed by the author. 1 vols. 8vo (8-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches). Fine. Copy 1 of 125 numbered copies, signed by the author. 1 vols. 8vo (8-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches). Facsimile of Patti Smith’s typed and manuscript notes for a spoken word performance, touching upon all the familiars: William Burroughs, junk, Paul Bowles, news headlines, and more. Printed in an edition of 125 numbered copies and 26 lettered copies. Copy number 1, from the files of Matt Monahan of the Gotham Book Mart. OCLC: 53855758. Provenance: Matthew Monahan; Gary Oleson

New York: Arista Records, 1979. Vintage oversize promotional record store poster for the 1979 album. Cover photograph by Smith's longtime friend and former partner Robert Mapplethorpe. Punk poet laureate Smith's fourth album, produced by Todd Rundgren, and the third and final album released from the Patti Smith Group. Featuring the classic tracks, "Frederick," dedicated to Smith's fiancé, MC5 guitarist Fred "Sonic" Smith, and "Dancing Barefoot," named one of Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, covered by artists as diverse as U2, Allison Moorer, Pearl Jam, and Simple Minds, among others. 36 x 36 inches, on heavy cardboard stock, with two small grommets for hanging at top corners and a center horizontal fold, as issued. Light edgewear and faint rubbing at the extremities, else Near Fine.