“I might get traded” - manuscript poem signed by Charles Bukowski

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Sale 455: Charles Bukowski & His Circle: The Collection of Ross Runfola (#455) 06/02/2011 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Lot #188“I might get traded” - manuscript poem signed by Charles Bukowski

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Sale 455: Charles Bukowski & His Circle: The Collection of Ross Runfola (#455) 06/02/2011 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Title:

“I might get traded” - manuscript poem signed by Charles Bukowski

Author:

Bukowski, Charles

Place Published:

San Pedro, CA

Date Published:

Feb. 17, 1982

Description:

A photocopy of a typed poem, signed and dated in ink by Bukowski with a drawing of the little man with the jug after the date. Published in "Wormwood Review" - No. 117, Page 46 (1990); "The Continual Condition" - pg. 37 (2009).

Bukowski compares the limited life span of a baseball player to artists (like him) who can work until they are on their deathbed. Charles Bukowski’s practice during this period was to type the poem, make a photocopy, sign and date the photocopy and send it to his publisher.

Condition:

Fine condition.

Item#:

216750

Headline:

Manuscript poem signed by Charles Bukowski
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