Whitman, Walt (1819-1892) Two Rivulets, Signed Presentation Copy.

Description:

Whitman, Walt (1819-1892) Two Rivulets, Signed Presentation Copy. Camden, New Jersey: Author's Edition, 1876. First edition, with the inscription, "Clement Templeton from the author," on yellow ffep in Whitman's hand, mounted photographic portrait frontispiece autographed by Whitman at the foot, three caption lines beneath the portrait, blank leaf before Memoranda During the War, single leaf of advertisement after the text beginning with the phrase, "Autograph and Portrait Edition of Walt Whitman's Complete Works," bound in full modern green calf, gilt spine, red and blue lettering pieces, in very good condition, housed in a custom slipcase, 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.

Estimate $1,500-2,500


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