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Derringer Books is an accredited member of the Antiquarian Bookseller's Association of America (ABAA). We have been in business since 1998. We carry a full line of rare and unusual books and paper ephemera in many fields, but particularly specialize in art, poetry and photography books. We offer full refunds for any reason. Please feel free to call or write if you have questions, or even if you have books to sell. Book viewings by appointment. Our email is info@derringerbooks.com.

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Featured Items

Hunter Thompson's elegy for Timothy Leary beautifully printed in this small silk string tied booklet. This is a Special Proof Copy for the publisher Edwin Blair. One of only three copies thus in specially designed covers completely different than the regular limited edition. Fine. The ultimate "stopper" for Hunter Thompson collectors.

Mistah Leary He Dead
Thompson, Hunter
No Place: Perdidio Press (X-Ray Book Co.), 1996. Hunter Thompson's elegy for Timothy Leary beautifully printed in this small silk string tied booklet. This is a Special Proof.. more
Price: $3,000.00

4to. Scarce catalogue conceived by Robert Wilson and Olivier Renaud-Clement to accompanny an exhibition of 55 photographs by Brassai. Exhibition ran from October 14 to November 14, 1998 at the Robbert Miller Gallery. A fine copy in metal ring binding. Surprisingly uncommon book and quite beautiful.

Paris De Nuit
Art - Wilson, Robert (Brassai)
New York: Robert Miller Gallery, 1998. 4to. Scarce catalogue conceived by Robert Wilson and Olivier Renaud-Clement to accompanny an exhibition of 55 photographs by Brassai. Exhibition.. more
Price: $100.00

First edition. One of only 60 copies printed and SIGNED by Burroughs. An elaborate production of this one sheet of song lyrics written by Burroughs laid into printed folder. As new condition.

Pantopon Rose
Burroughs, William
Charleston: Parchment Gallery Graphics, 1995. First edition. One of only 60 copies printed and SIGNED by Burroughs. An elaborate production of this one sheet of.. more
Price: $350.00

Small quarto. Collection of 28 guerrilla and street theater pieces. Edited by Henry Lesnick. N. D. , but from circa 1969. Some light staining to pages. About very good condition in photo-illustrated wrappers.

Guerrilla-Street Theater
Guerrilla Street Theater - Lesnick, Henry, Editor
New York: Liberation News Service, No date. Small quarto. Collection of 28 guerrilla and street theater pieces. Edited by Henry Lesnick. N. D. , but from circa.. more
Price: $100.00

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