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GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS INTO HEAVEN; And Other Poems by / Nicholas Vachel Lindsay
by Lindsay, Nicholas Vachel
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Slipcase: Near Fine
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1913. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Slipcase: Near Fine. 8vo, maroon cloth with gold lettering on spine, [x] + 119 pages. Slipcase: Quarter maroon leather over red cloth. Nicholas Vachel Lindsay (1879 - 1931) was an American poet. He is considered a founder of modern singing poetry, as he referred to it, in which verses are meant to be sung or chanted. Lindsay's fame as a poet grew in the 1910s. Because Harriet Monroe showcased him with two other Illinois poets-Carl Sandburg and Edgar Lee Masters-his name became linked to theirs.<br/><br/>American composer Charles Ives wrote music to "General Wiliam Booth Enters into Heaven" (with minor text alterations) shortly after its publication. The "General " named was the founder of the Salvation Army.<br/><br/>Solid, clean copy without annotations. Gilt on spine of book and slipcase has faded. Previous owner's bookplate and inscription to her on front free endpaper. Impress of a paperclip at the top of the title and facing page. Small sales' stamp on rear pastedown.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6434
- Title
- GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS INTO HEAVEN; And Other Poems by / Nicholas Vachel Lindsay
- Author
- Lindsay, Nicholas Vachel
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Slipcase: Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Mitchell Kennerley
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1913
- Keywords
- Poetry, humor, music, rhythm, Carl Sandburg, Edgar Lee Masters
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About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
Biblio member since 2015
Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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