UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C.   20549

                                F O R M  10 - Q

(X) Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities
    Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 1997


( ) Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities 
    Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition Period From ___________ to _____________


Commission file number 1-13662


                   BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware                                                     82-0477390
     
(State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)

                           800 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
                               Itasca, Illinois
                                     60143

                   (Address of principal executive offices)
                                  (Zip Code)

                                (630) 773-5000

             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   X      No      

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.  

                                                Shares Outstanding
            Class                              as of April 30, 1997
      Common stock, $.01 par value                   62,904,575
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                        PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.     Financial Statements


          BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                             STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                (expressed in thousands, except share information)
                                  (unaudited)


                                            Three Months Ended March 31 
                                             1997                1996   

Net sales                                 $  597,871          $  461,423
Cost of sales, including purchases
  from Boise Cascade Corporation
  of $48,041 and $42,595                     446,999             338,526
                                          __________          __________
Gross profit                                 150,872             122,897
                                          __________          __________

Selling and warehouse operating 
  expense                                    111,173              87,095
Corporate general and administrative 
  expense, including amounts paid to
  Boise Cascade Corporation of $643
  and $586                                     9,210               6,854
Goodwill amortization                          2,194               1,380
                                          __________          __________
                                             122,577              95,329
                                          __________          __________
Income from operations                        28,295              27,568
Interest expense                               3,075               1,289
Other income, net                                 49                  48
                                          __________          __________
Income before income taxes                    25,269              26,327
Income tax expense                            10,360              10,764
                                          __________          __________
Net income                                $   14,909          $   15,563

Earnings per share (based
  upon 62,844,398 and 62,305,746
  average common shares outstanding
  for the three months ended 
  March 31, 1997 and 1996)                     $ .24               $ .25











  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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          BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                BALANCE SHEETS
                           (expressed in thousands)


                                                (unaudited)
                                                  March 31       December 31
                                             1997        1996        1996   
ASSETS

Current
  Cash and short-term investments        $   22,762  $   13,138  $   12,762
  Receivables, less allowances
     of $3,900, $3,123, and $3,887          292,997     232,325     285,337
  Inventories                               164,748     130,030     171,748
  Deferred income tax benefits               13,963       8,156      13,963
  Other                                      19,856      14,218      15,378
                                         __________  __________  __________
                                            514,326     397,867     499,188
                                         __________  __________  __________
Property 
  Land                                       13,488      12,411      13,488
  Buildings and improvements                 75,081      66,342      72,917
  Furniture and equipment                   150,407     114,634     137,137
  Accumulated depreciation                  (96,492)    (79,814)    (90,980)
                                         __________  __________  __________
                                            142,484     113,573     132,562
                                         __________  __________  __________
Goodwill, net of amortization
  of $15,349, $6,961, and $13,138           264,499     206,637     261,706
Other assets                                 21,798       5,319      11,906
                                         __________  __________  __________
Total assets                             $  943,107  $  723,396  $  905,362






















  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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          BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                BALANCE SHEETS
                 (expressed in thousands, except share information)

                                                (unaudited)
                                                  March 31       December 31
                                             1997        1996        1996   

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current
  Notes payable                          $   25,600  $    6,000  $   36,700
  Current portion of long-term debt             135         219         180
                                         __________  __________  __________
  Accounts payable                                 
    Trade and other                         188,014     157,826     185,370
    Boise Cascade Corporation                26,963      12,774      21,926
                                         __________  __________  __________
                                            214,977     170,600     207,296
                                         __________  __________  __________
  Accrued liabilities
    Compensation and benefits                21,475      14,774      31,120
    Income taxes payable                     19,928      11,805       7,100
    Taxes, other than income                  8,698       7,467       8,351
    Other                                    32,218      25,686      39,800
                                         __________  __________  __________
                                             82,319      59,732      86,371
                                         __________  __________  __________
                                            323,031     236,551     330,547
                                         __________  __________  __________
Other
  Deferred income taxes                         195       2,727       4,470
  Long-term debt, less current portion      170,016     110,143     140,024
  Other                                      28,467      18,622      25,536
                                         __________  __________  __________
                                            198,678     131,492     170,030
                                         __________  __________  __________
Shareholders' equity
  Common stock, $.01 par value,
    200,000,000 shares authorized;
    62,904,575, 62,331,258, and 
    62,750,318 shares issued and 
    outstanding at each period                  629         623         628
  Additional paid-in capital                307,308     295,793     304,134
  Retained earnings                         113,461      58,937     100,023
                                         __________  __________  __________
    Total shareholders' equity              421,398     355,353     404,785
                                         __________  __________  __________

Total liabilities and
  shareholders' equity                   $  943,107  $  723,396  $  905,362











  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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          BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (expressed in thousands)
                                  (unaudited)

                                              Three Months Ended March 31
                                                   1997          1996   

Cash provided by (used for) operations
  Net income                                   $   14,909     $   15,563
  Items in income not using (providing) cash 
    Depreciation and amortization                   8,820          5,279
    Deferred income tax benefit                    (2,121)           934
  Receivables                                      (5,122)        (3,130)
  Inventories                                       9,320          5,888
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities        (11,605)        (5,784)
  Current and deferred income taxes                11,539          4,889
  Other, net                                       (5,399)         2,561
                                               __________     __________
    Cash provided by operations                    20,341         26,200
                                               __________     __________

Cash provided by (used for) investment
  Expenditures for property and equipment         (15,697)       (10,587)
  Acquisitions                                    (14,912)      (129,259)
  Other, net                                        1,128         (3,416)
                                               __________     __________
    Cash used for investment                      (29,481)      (143,262)
                                               __________     __________

Cash provided by (used for) financing
  Additions to long-term debt                      30,000        110,000
  Notes payable                                   (11,100)         6,000
  Other, net                                          240            118
                                               __________     __________
    Cash provided by financing                     19,140        116,118
                                               __________     __________

Increase (decrease) in cash                        10,000           (944)
Balance at beginning of the period                 12,762         14,082
                                               __________     __________

Balance at March 31                            $   22,762     $   13,138














  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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        BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                       NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                (unaudited)


(1)   ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION.  Boise Cascade Office
      Products Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, "the Company"
      or "we"), headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, is one of the world's
      premier business-to-business distributors of products for the office
      through its contract stationer business, as well as through its
      direct marketing channel.  At March 31, 1997, Boise Cascade
      Corporation owned approximately 81% of our outstanding common stock.

      The quarterly financial statements of the Company and its
      subsidiaries have not been audited by independent public accountants,
      but in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to
      present fairly the results for the periods have been included. 
      Except as may be disclosed in the notes to the Financial Statements,
      the adjustments made were of a normal, recurring nature.  Quarterly
      results are not necessarily indicative of results that may be
      expected for the year.  We have prepared the statements pursuant to
      the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
      Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
      financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
      accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such
      rules and regulations.  These quarterly financial statements should
      be read together with the statements and the accompanying notes
      included in our 1996 Annual Report.

(2)   EARNINGS PER SHARE.  Earnings per share of $.24 and $.25 for
      the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, are based upon the
      average number of common shares outstanding, including common shares
      issued to effect acquisitions made by the Company and shares issued
      as a result of stock options exercised.

      In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued 
      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings Per 
      Share, which will be implemented in the fourth quarter of 1997.  The 
      statement will have no significant impact on previously reported 
      earnings per share, which will be renamed basic earnings per share.

(3)   STOCK SPLIT.  We effected a two-for-one split of our common stock in
      the form of a 100% stock dividend.  Each shareholder of record at the
      close of business on May 6, 1996, received one additional share for
      each share held on that date.  The new shares were distributed on
      May 20, 1996.  All references in these financial statements to share
      amounts, net income per share, and average common shares outstanding
      have been adjusted to reflect the stock split.

(4)   DEBT.  We have a $350 million revolving credit agreement with a group
      of banks.  At March 31, 1997, borrowing under this agreement was
      $170 million, and we had $26 million of short-term notes payable.

(5)   TAXES.  The estimated tax provision rate for the first three months
      of 1997 and 1996 was 41.0%.

(6)   ACQUISITIONS.  During the first three months of 1997 we completed two
      acquisitions, and during the first three months of 1996 we completed
      five acquisitions, all of which were accounted for under the purchase
      method of accounting.  Accordingly, the purchase prices were
      allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon
      their estimated fair values.  The initial purchase price allocations
      may be adjusted within one year of the date of purchase for changes
      in estimates of the fair values of assets and liabilities.  Such
      adjustments are not expected to be significant to results of
      operations or the financial position of the Company.  The excess of
      the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets
      acquired was recorded as goodwill and is being amortized over
      40 years.  The results of operations of the acquired businesses are
      included in our operations subsequent to the dates of acquisition.

      On January 31, 1997, we acquired the stock of the contract stationer
      business of The Office Stop, based in Butte, Montana.  On
      February 28, 1997, we acquired the assets of the contract stationer
      business of Florida Ribbon and Carbon, based in Jacksonville,
      Florida.  In January 1997, we also completed a joint venture with
      Otto Versand to direct market office products in Europe, initially in
      Germany.  These transactions, including the joint venture with Otto,
      were completed for cash of $14.9 million, $2.9 million of our common
      stock, and the recording of $1.0 million of acquisition liabilities.

      On February 5, 1996, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the
      shares of Grand & Toy Limited (Grand & Toy) from Cara Operations
      Limited (Toronto).  On January 31, February 9, and March 29, 1996, we
      acquired businesses in New Mexico, Maine, Vermont, and Wisconsin. 
      These businesses were acquired for cash of $129.3 million and the
      recording of $18.4 million of acquisition liabilities.

      Unaudited pro forma results of operations reflecting the acquisitions
      would have been as follows.  If the 1997 acquisitions had occurred
      January 1, 1997, sales for the first three months of 1997 would have
      increased to $601 million.  There would have been no significant
      change to net income and earnings per share.  If the 1997 and 1996
      acquisitions had occurred January 1, 1996, sales for the first three
      months of 1996 would have increased to $498 million.  There would
      have been no significant change to net income and earnings per share. 
      This unaudited pro forma financial information does not necessarily
      represent the actual consolidated results of operations that would
      have resulted if the acquisitions had occurred on the dates assumed.

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations

The Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations includes "forward looking statements" which involve
uncertainties and risks.  There can be no assurance that actual results
will not differ from the Company's expectations.  Factors which could cause
materially different results include, among others, the timing and amount
of any paper price recovery; the changing mix of products sold to our
customers; the pace of acquisitions and cost structure improvements; the
success of new product line introductions; the uncertainties of expansion
into international markets, including currency exchange rates, legal and
regulatory requirements, and other factors; and competitive and general
economic conditions.

Three Months Ended March 31, 1997, Compared with Three Months Ended
March 31, 1996

Results of Operations

Net sales in the first quarter of 1997 increased 30% to $597.9 million,
compared with $461.4 million in the first quarter of 1996.  The growth in
sales resulted primarily from acquisitions and product line extensions.  
Same location sales increased 12% in the first quarter of 1997, compared
with sales in the first quarter of 1996.  Significant paper price declines
from the same quarter a year ago constrained revenue growth in the current
quarter.

Cost of sales, which includes the cost of merchandise sold, and delivery
and occupancy costs, increased to $447.0 million in the first quarter of
1997, which was 74.8% of net sales.  This compares with $338.5 million
reported in the same period of the prior year, which represented 73.4% of
net sales.  In the first quarter of 1996, paper costs to us were declining
rapidly from the peak reached late in 1995, which raised our gross margin
in the first half of 1996.  Paper costs were more stable and significantly
lower in the first quarter of 1997.  Our strong sales growth in technology-
related products, which have lower gross margins than our more traditional
office products line, also contributed to the lower gross margin level in
this year's first quarter.

Operating expense was 20.5% of net sales in the first quarter of 1997,
compared with 20.7% in the first quarter of 1996.  Within the operating
expense category, selling and warehouse operating expense was 18.6% of net
sales in the first quarter of 1997, compared with 18.9% in the first
quarter of 1996.  This decrease resulted, in part, from our changing sales
mix described above, and expense leveraging as our central procurement,
call center, and integrated distribution programs ramp up.  Corporate
general and administrative expense was 1.5% of net sales in the first
quarter of 1997 and 1996.  Goodwill amortization increased to $2.2 million
in the first quarter of 1997, compared with $1.4 million in the first
quarter of 1996.  The increase in goodwill amortization was the result of
recording goodwill arising from our acquisitions.

As a result of the factors discussed above, income from operations in the
first quarter of 1997 increased to $28.3 million, or 4.7% of net sales,
compared to our first quarter of 1996 operating income of $27.6 million, or
6.0% of net sales.

Interest expense was $3.1 million in the first quarter of 1997, compared
with $1.3 million in the first quarter of 1996.  The increase in interest
expense resulted from debt incurred in conjunction with our acquisition and
capital spending programs.

Net income in the first quarter of 1997 decreased to $14.9 million, or 2.5%
of net sales, compared with $15.6 million, or 3.4% of net sales in the same
period of the prior year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal requirements for cash have been to make acquisitions, fund
working capital needs, upgrade and expand our facilities at existing
locations, and open new distribution centers.  The execution of our
strategy for growth, including acquisitions and the relocation of several
existing distribution centers into new and larger facilities, is expected
to require capital outlays over the next several years.  

To finance our capital requirements, we expect to rely upon funds from a 
combination of sources.  In addition to cash flow from operations, we have a 
$350 million revolving credit agreement that expires in 2001 and provides for 
variable rates of interest based on customary indices.  The revolving credit 
agreement is available for acquisitions and general corporate purposes.  It 
contains customary restrictive financial and other covenants, including a 
negative pledge and covenants specifying a minimum net worth, a minimum 
fixed charge coverage ratio, and a maximum leverage ratio.  At March 31, 
1997, $170 million was outstanding under this agreement.  We may, subject 
to the covenants contained in the revolving credit agreement and to market 
conditions, raise additional funds through the agreement and through other 
external debt or equity financings in the future. 

In addition to the amount outstanding under the revolving credit agreement,
we had short-term notes payable of $26 million at March 31, 1997.

In June 1996, we filed a registration statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for 4.4 million shares of common stock to be offered
from time to time in connection with future acquisitions. As of March 31,
1997, 3.9 million shares remained unissued under this registration
statement.

Net cash provided by operations for the first three months of 1997 was
$20.3 million.  This was the result of $21.6 million of net income,
depreciation and amortization, and other noncash items offset by a $1.3
million increase in working capital.  Net cash used for investment in the
first three months of 1997 was $29.5 million, which included $15.7 million
of expenditures for property and equipment, and $14.9 million for
acquisitions.  Net cash provided by financing was $19.1 million for the
first three months of 1997, resulting primarily from borrowings we made to
fund acquisitions. 

Net cash provided by operations in the first three months of 1996 was
$26.2 million.  This was primarily the result of $21.8 million of net
income, depreciation and amortization, and other noncash items, and a $4.4
million decrease in working capital.  Net cash used for investment in the
first three months of 1996 was $143.3 million, which included $10.6 million
of expenditures for property and equipment, and $129.3 million for
acquisitions.  Net cash provided by financing was $116.1 million for the
first three months of 1996, resulting primarily from borrowings we made to
fund acquisitions.

The majority of our 1997 and 1996 acquisitions have been completed for
cash, resulting in higher outstanding balances under our revolving credit
agreement and short-term borrowing capacity.  The increase in borrowings
has caused interest expense to increase for the first quarter of 1997.

Effects of Fluctuations in Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

Our operations in Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom are
denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars.  Each of our operations
conducts substantially all of its business in its local currency with
minimal cross-border product movement.  As a result, these operations are
not subject to material operational risks associated with fluctuations in
exchange rates.  Furthermore, our results of operations were not materially
impacted by the translation of our other operations' currencies into U.S.
dollars.  Because we intend to expand the size and scope of our
international operations, this exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates
may increase.  Accordingly, no assurance can be given that our future
results of operations will not be adversely affected by fluctuations in
foreign currency exchange rates.  Although we currently do not engage in
any foreign currency hedging activities, we may consider doing so in the
future.  Such future hedges would be intended to minimize the effects of
foreign exchange rate fluctuations on our investment and would not be done
for speculative purposes.

Business Outlook

We expect our cross-selling efforts in furniture, computer-related
consumables, promotional products, and office papers to result in
additional sales to our existing customers.  We also expect to grow sales
by developing business with new customers.  The pace of our revenue growth
will partially depend on the success of these initiatives.  We also plan to
make further acquisitions in the U.S. and internationally, which will add
to sales.  The results of our acquisition program will reflect the extent
of economically acceptable opportunities available to us.

Our gross margins and operating expense ratios vary among our product
categories, distribution channels, and geographic locations.  As a result,
we expect fluctuations in our financial ratios as our sales mix evolves
over time.

Office papers and converted paper products represent a significant portion
of our sales.  Dramatic reductions in the cost and selling price of paper,
compared to the same quarter last year, impacted our sales growth, gross
margins, and operating expense leverage in the current quarter.  It is
unclear to what extent or when prices might significantly rise or fall and
what favorable or adverse impact those changes might have on our financial
results.

New Accounting Standard

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings Per Share, which will be
implemented in the fourth quarter of 1997.  The statement will have no
significant impact on previously reported earnings per share, which will be
renamed basic earnings per share.

                        PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

The Company is not currently involved in any legal or administrative
proceedings that it believes could have, either individually or in the
aggregate, a material adverse effect on its business or financial
condition.

Item 2.  Changes in Securities

Not applicable.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable. 

Item 5.  Other Information

Not applicable.  

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

      (a)   Exhibits.

            A list of the exhibits required to be filed as part of this
            report is set forth in the Index to Exhibits, which immediately
            precedes such exhibits and is incorporated herein by reference.

      (b)   No Form 8-Ks were filed during the quarter covered by this
            report.
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                                SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 

                                             BOISE CASCADE 
                                             OFFICE PRODUCTS CORPORATION   


      As Duly Authorized Officer and
      Chief Accounting Officer:              /s/Darrell R. Elfeldt        
                                             Darrell R. Elfeldt        
                                             Vice President and Controller




Date:  May 12, 1997
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                 BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
                             INDEX TO EXHIBITS
               Filed With the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
                   for the Quarter Ended March 31, 1997

Number     Description                                     Page Number

11         Computation of Per Share Earnings

27         Financial Data Schedule