Whitman, Walt

2 vols., 8vo (7 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.; 190 x 121 mm). Leaves with cancel title-leaf, leaf with Samuel Hollyer engraving of Whitman on verso inserted after p. 28, leaf with W. J. Linton engraving after G. C. Potter photograph of Whitman on verso inserted after p. 284 — Rivulets with mounted frontispiece photograph of Whitman by G. F. E. Pearsall, inscribed and signed by Whitman (as in all located copies), four-section titles; title-leaf of Leaves with separation at lower edge of gutter, generally a clean copy. Uniformly bound in half light brown leather, spine gilt in six compartments, morocco lettering pieces, deep orange cloth, all edges gilt, light green endpapers (Myerson binding B); spine and extremities with some wear and rubbing, Leaves recased. Half morocco gilt clamshell case.

B. G. Morrison (presentation inscription) — sold Bonham's San Francisco, 19 February 2006, lot 1218.

Feinberg 295, 297, Myerson A.2.5b2, A9.1.a; Wells & Goldsmith 20–22

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.

Presentation copy of the Author's Edition of 1876, inscribed on the front free endpaper of each volume, "B G Morrison, from the author W. W."

With: Autograph postcard from Whitman to B. G. Morrison of Karns City, Butler Country, Penn., Camden NJ, 21 April [1876], which reads, "I send by Adams' Express this afternoon prepaid — my three Vols — directed to you same as this card — Let me know at once (by p. card will do) when they reach you all right. W. W."