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The Pauline and Ozzy Fletcher Collection of Whitmaniana
Lot 130

WHITMAN'S AMERICAN INSTITUTE POEM.
WHITMAN, WALT. 1819-1892
After All Not to Create Only. Recited by Walt Whitman on invitation of Managers American Institute, on opening their 40th annual exhibition, New York, September 7, 1871. Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1871.

21 November 2023, 10:00 EST
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WHITMAN'S AMERICAN INSTITUTE POEM.

WHITMAN, WALT. 1819-1892 After All Not to Create Only. Recited by Walt Whitman on invitation of Managers American Institute, on opening their 40th annual exhibition, New York, September 7, 1871. Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1871.
8vo. Publisher's green beveled cloth, circular gilt device to cover, title in relief, designed by Whitman.
Provenance: Pauline and Ozzy Fletcher (bookplate to paste-down); sold to our consignor.

A FINE COPY OF THE FIRST PUBLISHED EDITION OF WHITMAN'S ADDRESS, following only the exceptionally rare "proof" issue (of which Whitman notes only 16 copies). BAL 21405 (binding "B"); Myerson A6.2.

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