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Signed Program From One of Robert Frost’s First Public Readings

Signed Program From One of Robert Frost’s First Public Readings by Robert Frost

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Seller: The Raab Collection
Title
Signed Program From One of Robert Frost’s First Public Readings
Author
Robert Frost
Seller
The Raab Collection (United States)
Description
19/11/1915. From his landmark year of 1915, what his biographer calls his first year of triumphRobert Frost was an English teacher at Pinkerton Academy in New Hampshire from 1906 to 1911. It was here that he developed the poetic voice which later won him the Pulitzer Prize for poetry four times, and world fame as one of America’s foremost poets. Frost’s residence while teaching at Pinkerton - Derry Farm - is now a state museum.Frost’s time at Pinkerton was a busy one, as he kept up his farm, wrote poetry, and performed his academic responsibilities. His curriculum stressed reading, poetry, composition, and public speaking. In addition, he coached debaters in the school’s Philomathean Society. These societies sprung up all over the United States in the 19th century, and had as their purpose the desire to promote the learning of their members. Frost was a good public speaker, so soon he was also giving talks around the state, often to teachers conventions.In 1911 Frost left Pinkerton and begins teaching at New Hampshire State Normal School in Plymouth, a school that trained future teachers. But in 1912 he and his family moved to England, where he continued to write poetry and farm. He now stood at the brink of success. In 1913 and 1914, Frost's first books of poetry were published in England - A Boy's Will and North of Boston. In 1915, with Europe at war, Frost relocated his family to Franconia, New Hampshire; and that landmark year for him also saw publication of American editions of these first two poetry books. Frost was now a celebrated literary figure; his biographer dubbed 1915 as the first of Frost’s “Years of Triumph”.Pinkerton Academy was keen to have Frost return to give a poetry reading, and he agreed. On November 19, 1915, at 8 pm, in an event sponsored by his own Philomathean Society, Frost gave that reading. This is the program from that reading, possibly his first at Pinkerton after being thrust into fame.Program signed, the title page stating proclaiming his new status: “Readings from his Works by Robert Frost, the New American Poet.” The program indicates that he read “The Code, “The Death of the Hired Man”, as well as “Other selections from his works”.This is the first time we have had, or can recall seeing, a program for a Frost public poetry reading with this early a date. It is a scarce memento of his first “year of triumph”.
TENNESSEE. THREE PLAYS BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS. THESE ARE THE STAIRS YOU GOT TO WATCH. CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. THE GLASS MENAGERIE

TENNESSEE. THREE PLAYS BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS. THESE ARE THE STAIRS YOU GOT TO WATCH. CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Williams, Tennessee. Smith, Clarice (illustrator). Kahn, Michael (preface by). Smith, David Bruce (commentary by)

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Title
TENNESSEE. THREE PLAYS BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS. THESE ARE THE STAIRS YOU GOT TO WATCH. CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. THE GLASS MENAGERIE
Author
Williams, Tennessee. Smith, Clarice (illustrator). Kahn, Michael (preface by). Smith, David Bruce (commentary by)
Seller
Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB (United States)
Condition
As New
Description
Washington DC: Librix Continuum, 2002. 1st Edition Limited. Hardcover. As New. Large folio, elaborately produced, bound in full Italian leather and housed in full leather box, all of which is still in green publisher's storage box. Limited edition, this 66 of 1500 copies, numbered and signed on the title page by one of the book designers and binders John Paul Greenawalt, the other Stephen L. Vanilio. The book was produced in celebration of The Shakespeare Theatre's Production of "Five by Ten", five one-act plays by Tennessee Williams directed by Michael Kahn and Tennessee Williams Explored at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. in 2002. Folio, unpaginated, text double column, with 3 full page illustrations by artist Smith bound in (one of Maggie the cat). Lad-in beneath olive suede panel in the box are another 3 full page illustrations, loose, relating to Glass Menagerie. Dark brown leather case has corner devices, elaborate inner dentelles and interior olive suede lining. A sumptuous production.
What Manner of Man; A Biography of Martin Luther King Jr.

What Manner of Man; A Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. by Bennett, Jr., Lerone [King, Coretta Scott]

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Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
Title
What Manner of Man; A Biography of Martin Luther King Jr.
Author
Bennett, Jr., Lerone [King, Coretta Scott]
Seller
The First Edition Rare Books, LLC (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
Chicago: Johnson Publishing Company, Inc, 1964. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Fine/very good. Inscribed by Coretta Scott King to US Ambassador to Norway Margaret Tibbetts, host of the King family during their visit Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, this is the first edition of What Manner of Man: A Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by. Octavo, [xviii], 227pp, [x]. Gray cloth, title in white on spine. The first printing, with no additional printings listed on copyright page. Solid text block, book in fine condition. In the publisher's dust jacket, $4.95 retail price on front flap, some wear to edges and small chips at corners. Limited professional restoration to verso of rear flap, reinforcing closed tear. Features a double frontispiece and over 50 pages of photographs. Bookplate of the recipient of this association copy, Ambassador Margaret Joy Tibbetts, affixed to front free endpaper. Housed in a custom black clamshell, title in gilt on black morocco spine. Inscribed by Coretta Scott King on the front free endpaper: "To Ambassador Tibbetts, With deep appreciation and warm personal regards - Coretta Scott King." A wonderful association copy. The recipient of this copy, Margaret Joy Tibbetts, was appointed Ambassador to Norway by Lyndon B. Johnson in July, 1964. On December 8th, 1964, Tibbetts greeted Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King, upon their arrival in Oslo for King's Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Tibbets also hosted a reception to honor the couple, and was present for his acceptance speech on December 10th. What Manner of Man by renowned Black historian Lerone Bennett, Jr. was one of the first major biographies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was published in 1964, just weeks before Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Seven Tales and Alexander

Seven Tales and Alexander by BATES, H. E.

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Seller: Riverrun Books & Manuscripts
Title
Seven Tales and Alexander
Author
BATES, H. E.
Seller
Riverrun Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Condition
Slight wear at fore-corners, jacket slightly frayed and soiled
Description
London: The Scholartis Press, 1929. From the Bart Auerbach Collection. Slight wear at fore-corners, jacket slightly frayed and soiled. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards. First edition, limited to 1000 copies (of which this is one of 950 for sale). The dedication copy, inscribed by Bates beneath the printed dedication ("To Constance Garnett"): "who by her poetic genius began to influence my life before I lived; to which genius and to her unfailing friendship no less, this book is a tribute. October, 1929. H. E. Bates." From the Garnett family library, with the book label of David Garnett, Edward and Constance's son) . Edward and Constance Garnett were among Bates' closest literary friends. Edward Garnett "discovered" Bates while a reader and editor for Jonathan Cape - Bates's first book, ' The Two Sisters ' , was published by the firm in 1926 - and remained the author's literary mentor. "Bates had become a frequent visitor to The Cearne [the Garnett home in Kent], which he found enchanting for its situation and for the rapport he developed with Constance - to him a legendary figure for her Russian translations, especially of his idol Chekhov. This admiration was accompanied by an affection for the 'frail, white haired, short sighted' woman whose passion for flower gardening he shared. His regard for the range of her literary knowledge and the sureness of her judgment was such that if Constance, he wrote, "was sometimes moved to praise a story of mine I was not merely greatly flattered; I always, unhesitatingly, took it for gospel" - George Jefferson, 'Edward Garnett: a Life in Literature ' (1982), pp. 236-37. See also H. E. Bates's ' Edward Garnett' (1950) and his memoirs 'Blossoming World' (1971) for accounts of his close relationship with the Garnetts. (BA).
Elsie De Wolfe's Recipes for Successful Dining

Elsie De Wolfe's Recipes for Successful Dining by De Wolfe, Elsie (Lady Mendl)

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Seller: Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink
Title
Elsie De Wolfe's Recipes for Successful Dining
Author
De Wolfe, Elsie (Lady Mendl)
Seller
Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink (United States)
Description
New York: D. Appleton-Century Company, Incorporated, 1934. Octavo (19.5 x 13.5 cm.), 102 pages. Index. Photographically illustrated. FIRST EDITION. William Heinemann issued the book in England the same year. A work on dining and entertaining from one of the most prominent American socialites of the early 20th century, immortalized in the lyrics of Cole Porter's Anything Goes. She's been credited, though not entirely accurately, with having invented the profession of interior design. Some light foxing to text-block edges; Fore edge of a few leaves rough from having been cut open. In publisher's bright orange cloth, gilt-titled at spine and on front board. In unclipped, printed in black and orange. Some edgwear to jacket and a bit of fading to the spine panel. Still a near fine copy of an elusive book.
Favourite Nursery Rhymes

Favourite Nursery Rhymes by Adams, Frank

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Title
Favourite Nursery Rhymes
Author
Adams, Frank
Seller
Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (United States)
Condition
vg
Description
London: Blackie and Son Limited, 1910. Hardcover. vg. Small 4to. Unpaginated [approx. 45 pp]. Cloth backed pictorial boards. Six color plates plus numerous full and partial page line drawings. Classic nursery rhymes illustrated by Adams with fine color plates and line drawings in his bold, distinctive style. Some cover soiling, otherwise very good.
1892-3 Illustrated Montreal, The Metropolis of Canada. Its romantic history, its beautiful scenery, its grand institutions, its present greatness, its future splendor

1892-3 Illustrated Montreal, The Metropolis of Canada. Its romantic history, its beautiful scenery, its grand institutions, its present greatness, its future splendor

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1892-3 Illustrated Montreal, The Metropolis of Canada. Its romantic history, its beautiful scenery, its grand institutions, its present greatness, its future splendor
Seller
James Arsenault & Company (United States)
Description
Pub. John McConnif, Ticket Agent, Montreal. Hardcover. Oblong 4to, maroon blind stamped cloth spine with pictorial paper over boards. 99 pp., numerous b&w illus. CONDITION: Good. Cover rubbed at extremities.
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Quarter of a Millennium, The Library Company of Philadelphia 1731-1981

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Seller: Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Title
Quarter of a Millennium, The Library Company of Philadelphia 1731-1981
Seller
Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
PA: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1981. Softcover. Very Good. Very good in wrappers. +. Paperback is lightly rubbed at spine ends and corners, very nice clean copy.
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The Development of Canadian Silver

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Title
The Development of Canadian Silver
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Weller Book Works ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Condition
Good
Description
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1974. Good. The Development of Canadian Silver. Winnipeg, Canada: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1974. Illustrated. 4to. Paperback. Book condition: Good with rubbed and yellowed edges.
A Twist in the Tale
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A Twist in the Tale by Jeffrey Archer

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Title
A Twist in the Tale
Author
Jeffrey Archer
Seller
Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB (United States)
ISBN
9780671671488
Condition
Very Fine
Description
Simon & Schuster, 1988, 1988. Book. Very Fine. Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Very fine copy in like jacket. Usual browning of the pages..

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