From Anniroc Rare Books, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller Since November 2, 2015
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First edition, first printing of a 64-page pamphlet comprised of 25 reviews of Leaves of Grass compiled by Whitman - including the famed Emerson letter praising and greeting him at the beginning of Whitman s great career. It was offered at no cost to prospective buyers of the third edition of Leaves of Grass published by Thayer and Eldridge. Ever the unabashed self-promoter seeking both sales and fame, Whitman included negative reviews - his view being that there s no such thing as bad publicity. *** A relatively fragile and small publication, it rarely survives in this excellent condition. A few light creases, a small stain on lower front cover, and general light wear - otherwise a very fresh Near Fine copy housed in a custom thick paper chemise and slipcase. It s a really cool piece of Whitmaniana and a historical document shedding light on the contemporary reception of one of America s key poetical works. *** Ref: The Routledge Encyclopedia of Walt Whitman***Please email us for better pricing. Seller Inventory # ABE-1707012976636
Bibliographic Details
Title: Leaves of Grass Imprints
Publisher: Thayer and Eldridge
Publication Date: 1860
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
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