Whitman, Walt

Together, 17 editions in 18 vols., various sizes. Most in publisher's bindings; condition varies but generally good.

Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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Leaves of Grass. Boston: Thayer and Eldridge, 1860–61 — New York: (printed by William E. Chapin for the author), 1867 — Washington: (printed by Smith & McDougal for the author), 1872 — Boston: James R. Osgood, 1882 — Philadelphia: Rees Welch, 1882 — Philadelphia: David McKay, 1884 — Philadelphia: David McKay, 1892. 2 copies — Philadelphia: David McKay, 1892. Another edition, this in wrappers — New York: Random House, 1930. Copy 36 of 400 copies. Printed at the Grabhorn Press; woodcuts by Valenti Angelo — New York: Limited Editions Club, 1942. Photographic illustrations by Edward Weston. Copy 282 of 1500, signed by Weston.

Other works by Whitman. After All, Not Only to Create. Recited by Walt Whitman on Invitation of Managers American Institute, on Opening Their 40th Annual Exhibition, New York, Noon, September 7, 1871. Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1871 — Good-Bye My Fancy. 2d Annex to Leaves of Grass. Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891 — Calamus: A Series of Letters Written during the Years 1868—1880 … to a Young Friend (Peter Doyle). Boston: Laurens Maynard, 1897. Copy 17 of 35 large-paper copies, signed by Richard Maurice Bucke — Notes and Fragments: Left … and Now Edited by Dr. Richard Maurice Bucke, One of His Literary Executors. N.p.: "Printed for Private Distribution Only", 1899. Copy 97 of 225 copies, signed by Bucke.

Books about Whitman. Leaves of Grass Imprints. American and European Criticisms on "Leaves of Grass". Boston: Thayer and Eldridge, June 1860 — John Burroughs: Notes on Walt Whitman, as Poet and Person. New York: American News Company, 1867. Presentation copy, inscribed and signed by Burroughs.