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Whitman, Walt
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Whitman, Walt
- Drum-Taps. New York, 1865 — with: Sequal to Drum-Taps (since the preceding came from the press). When Lilacs Last in the Door-Yard Bloom'd and other pieces. Washington, 1865–66.
- printed book
8vo (7 x 4 1/2 in.; 177 x 114 mm). Two title-pages, blank binder's leaf inserted after p. 72; inner hinge starting, some very light browning. Original brown sand-grain cloth, covers with blindstamped triple-rule frame, front cover with gilt circular frame with title against a gilt background, lower cover with same motif in blind; minimal rubbing and wear, endpapers with some browning. Half morocco gilt slipcase.
Provenance
John Sparrow (1906–1992), Warden of All Souls College, Oxford, and bibliophile (bookplate).
Literature
Feinberg 277; Myerson A3.1.a2; Wells & Goldsmith pp 11–12.
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition, second issue. One of 1000 copies. The sequal contains several celebrated poems, including "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd" and "O Captain! My Captain!"