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Paul Bowles (1910-1999) Archive of 17 items Signed, "P. Bowles" or in full, two in red ink, to young poet Mark Dery: 15 Typed Letters

Sold for $1,875 at Swann Auction Galleries on Jun 20, 2019.

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"YOU CAN'T USE THE WORD 'NORM' OR 'NORMAL' IN DEALING WITH HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS" PAUL BOWLES (1910-1999) Archive of 17 items Signed, "P. Bowles" or in full, two in red ink, to young poet Mark Dery: 15 Typed Letters * Autograph Letter * Autograph Postcard. The letters, giving advice in writing surreal poetry, correcting errors in Dery's interview with him, and helping with an exhibition of drawings by Mohamed Mrabet at City Lights bookstore in San Francisco. Together 22 pages, 4to or 12mo, written on rectos of separate sheets; generally good condition. Each letter with the original envelope. Tangier, Morocco, 1980-88.

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