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[Carman, Bliss- Fabulous Presentation Copy to Irving Way- The Estelle Doheny Copy] April Airs
by Carman, Bliss
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Boston: Small, Maynard and Company, 1916. First Edition. First Edition. 12mo. Original green cloth with printed decoration and lettering on cover. A wonderful Presentation Copy from Bliss Carman to W. Irving Way, noted poet, author, and book publisher (of Way and Williams) with whole-page Presentation note (one on half-title, the other facing, inserted) as well as envelope cover (cutout) and address label on Mitchell Kennerley stationary, laid-in. (on half-title): "To Irving Way from his ever devotee B.C./New Canaan, Conn. April, 1916/We blossom and ask no reason. The Lord of the Garden knows." (opposite half-title, inserted): "To my dear old well-beloved, Wise and gentle, tried and proved, (Only one such- need I say?- In a lifetime,) Irving Way. B.C. New Canaan, April 1916. (laid-in) Mitchell Kennerley, publisher address card, with: "W. Irving Way, Esq. The Fraternac Apartments, South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, Cal." written by Carman. (laid-in, partial envelope cover with, "To Irving Way, Esq. San Fernando Building, Los Angeles, Cal. Book Post, From B. Carman, New Canaan, Conn." in Carman's hand. The Estelle Doheny Copy, with her gilt book label. A fine copy. Most scarce with this wonderful multifaceted presentation reflecting their close friendship.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6279
- Title
- [Carman, Bliss- Fabulous Presentation Copy to Irving Way- The Estelle Doheny Copy] April Airs
- Author
- Carman, Bliss
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Small, Maynard and Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1916
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Nudelman Rare Books
Biblio member since 2011
Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
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- 12mo
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- Fine
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- Gilt
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- Cloth
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