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New York : Farrar Straus Giroux , 1968 . First Edition . NF/VG . Oblong 8VO . A scarce and very dark poem for children by Bishop. Atmosperic and very appropriate woodcuts by Grifalconi. The ballad of the escape, hunt for, and eventual gunning down of a robber and murderer in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Residue remains from label removal on FFEP, otherwise fine in white linen boards. Unclipped jacket a little edgeworn with small tears at the folds.

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1968. This is a fine hardcover copy with a near fine complete, non price-clipped dust jacket with a few short closed edge tears. Jacket spine a bit toned. Now in protective mylar cover. Completely clean. Stated first printing, 1968 with color woodcuts by Ann Grifalconi. 8" high X 10" wide. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. . First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.