Drum-Taps [with] Sequel to Drum-Taps
by Whitman, Walt
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Walt Whitman, 1866. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition, second issue of Whitman's epic collection of poems inspired by the Civil War. This is the second issue, including the 'Sequel' of poems inspired by Lincoln's assassination. This is an exceptional, very near-to-fine copy in the original brown cloth decorated in gilt, very fresh and nearly as issued. There is some minor nicking to the top of spine, and there are soeslight traces of wear, but otherwise this copy is fresh andentirely unrestored. Previous owner's ink inscriptionon front endpaper.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Arundel Books of Seattle (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 617887
- Title
- Drum-Taps [with] Sequel to Drum-Taps
- Author
- Whitman, Walt
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Walt Whitman
- Date Published
- 1866
- Keywords
- kath23 GG2023 GG2023POET, , , , , , , ,
Terms of Sale
Arundel Books of Seattle
7-day return only if not as described (you must notify us immediately on upon receipt of any problem). We pack carefully.
About the Seller
Arundel Books of Seattle
Biblio member since 2005
Seattle, Washington
About Arundel Books of Seattle
Arundel Books stunning new store is located in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, and has an eclectic stock that will satisfy both the avid reader and discriminating collector.
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- Fine
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- Spine
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- Cloth
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- Gilt
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