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New York: Harper & Row, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Number 136 of 250 signed copies in full burgandy cloth, in matching slipcase. This copy is about as new, probably never read. Book is fine, no signs of use, no foxing, no fadng to spine. Matching burgandy slipcase is near fine, trivial handling wear only, no tears or stains, no fading to the cloth. A wonderful copy.

Howl and Other Poems is a collection of poetry by Allen Ginsberg published in 1956. It contains Ginsberg's most famous poem, 'Howl', which is considered to be one of the principal works of the Beat Generation along with other notable poems.

The first edition of 'Howl and Other Poems' can be identified by its original publisher, City Lights Books, with a black and white cover featuring an abstract drawing. The Pocket Poets Series number should be mentioned on the back. It should state that it is part of the first printing along with 'the City Lights Pocket Poets Series' on the spine.