Whitman, walt leaves of grass 1900 david mckay with autobiography. Unfortunately, it is missing the first couple pages which look like theyve been taken out with a razor. And literary promotion, 18551892 by eric christopher conrad a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment. For the serious collectors, consider a first edition of the leaves of grass, perhaps. Not generally recognized as part of the leaves of grass canon, old age echoes appears in some, but not all, volumes of whitmans complete poetry. Walt whitman, leaves of grass, signed, 1900, david mckay, with a preface by mckay. Unfollow walt whitman leaves of grass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Walt whitman 18191892 nearly 160 years after it was first published, walt whitman s leaves of grass continues to inspire, enthrall and educate generations of readers. Whitman published the first edition of leaves of grass in 1855. Allen ginsbergs copy of leaves of grass, signed by him, with his annotation ginsberg, allen whitman, walt. Whitman is clearly describing an experience of transcendence.
Leaves of grass signed allen ginsberg bauman rare books. Walt whitman 18191892 a book, leaves of grass, philadelphia. In a waxed green cloth bound cover with gilt lettering and art nouveau style design, rough cut paper edges with slight discoloration due to age, printed signature and inscription reading. Aug 14, 2018 i just saw the book in one of the bookshelves and since it was an old book and walt whitman was a famous poet, i decided to bring it over. Leaves of grass a special edition long island past and. This collection of poems serves as a vehicle for whitman s philosophy, ideals, love of nature and mystical musings and it subsequently became one of the corner stones of. Would this book be worth anything and do you think the. June 23, 2014 heiresss first edition copy of walt whitman s leaves of grass sells for record price at christies by claire kelley. Leaves of grass by walt whitman is not an agricultural book in. This resulted in vastly different editions over four decadesthe first, a. The present text generally follows the accepted readings as published by david mckay in 1900, but in a few cases the text of the 18912 edition is followed.
Walt whitmans most popular book is kamratskapskarlek. His book leaves of grass, which he edited and expanded over the course of his life, is a masterpiece of american literature. Leaves of grass by walt whitman free at loyal books. He produced varied editions of the work ending with the ninth, or deathbed edition, in 18911892. Jun 23, 20 walt whitman 18191892 a book, leaves of grass, philadelphia.
Leaves of grass, 189192 edition the walt whitman archive. We do our best to offer varying quantities and prices of. This volume comes paired with whitman s autobiography. This ensemble measures 17 x 31, and is enhanced with a separately framed david mckay 1900 edition of leaves of grass with autobiography measuring x 11 including a wonderful facsimile of whitman s autobiography in his own hand, notable for the state of the frontispiece photograph, and the three inserted leaves of holographic manuscript. Fuhrman leaves of grass come, said my soul, such verses for my body let us write, for we are one, that should i after return, or, long, long hence, in other spheres, there to some group of mates the chants. Walt whitman and the arts in brooklyn brooklyn museum. That on the 19th day of may, anno domini, 1891, walt whitman, of camden, n. Hello, i have a copy of whitman s leaves of grass published by david mckay in the year 1900.
Leaves of grass oxford worlds classics by walt whitman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. To you whoever you are, i fear you are walking the walks of dreams, i fear these supposed realities are to melt from under your feet and hands. No one could enter the charmed circle of his friendship without feeling the mastery of his personality. This book contains a frontispiece of whitman with a facsimile inscription to mckay, and. Showing the influence of a uniquely american form of mysticism known as transcendentalism, which eschewed the general society and culture of the time, the writing is distinguished by an explosively innovative free verse style and previously unmentionable subject. There must be a value to it since it looks like this is a special copy intended for his publisher with all the written notes in walt whitman s own handwriting. Leaves of grass by walt whitman full text free book. This volume comes paired with whitmans autobiography.
Walt whitman whitman, walt, 18191892 the online books. The publisher, david mckay was a personal friend of walt whitman. It was criticized because of whitmans exaltation of the body and sexual love and also because of its innovation in verse formthat is, the use of free verse in long. Portrait of walt whitman from leaves of grass, david mckay, 1900, from the collection of. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. For all you rare book collectors and walt whitman fans out there, here a tip. Leaves of grass with autobiography walt whitman on. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
New listing easton press walt whitman leaves of grass rockwell kent illustrate 1977 mint. Issued by david mckay, the book had plain covers, a hardbound cloth. Even now, your features, joys, speech, house, trade, manners, troubles, follies, costume, crimes, dissipate away from you. So many versions including, im sorry to say, the expensive leatherclad heirloom editions leave out the homoerotic calamus book and so many other instances of. One small, but very fine part of the story is represented by one of the several editions of the book that may be found in special collections. Walt whitman s diary in canada, with extracts from other of his diaries and literary notebooks. Walt whitman archive published works books by whitman. Collecting leaves of grass by whitman, walt first edition. Leaves of grass 1855 is a poetry collection by the american poet walt whitman. David mckay company, inc no statement of edition edition 1900. Leaves of grass 4 july 1855, the first of seven editions through 1891 whitman s leaves of grass is a topic for study all by itself. So many versions including, im sorry to say, the expensive leatherclad heirloom editions leave out the homoerotic calamus book and so many other instances of sexuality that they emerge less than half the full page count.
I ts not the most expensive book ever auctioned, of. Leaves of grass by walt whitman, the electronic classics series, jim manis, editor, psuhazleton, hazleton, pa 18202 is a portable document file produced as part of an ongoing publication project to bring classical works of literature, in english, to free and easy access of those wishing to make use of them. Leaves of grass with autobiography by walt whitman signed. Small creased by water on few pages edges see picture. The text of whitman s poems, and even their titles, varied considerably from edition to edition. Heiresss first edition copy of walt whitmans leaves of. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
It includes biographical notes which seem to be hand written on attached folded tissue paper. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. There must be a value to it since it looks like this is a special copy intended for his publisher with all the written notes in walt whitmans own handwriting. Walt whitman may 31, 1819march 26, 1892 is one of the most significant american writers of the 19th century, and many critics consider him the nations greatest poet. And literary promotion, 18551892 by eric christopher conrad a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the doctor of philosophy. I ts not the most expensive book ever auctioned, of course. In a waxed green cloth bound cover with gilt lettering and art nouveau style design, rough cut paper edges with slight discoloration due to age, printed signature and inscription reading david mckay. Including a facsimile autobiography variorum readings of the poems and a department of gathered leaves. Leaves of grass with autobiography by walt whitman.
As with all texts the better the condition, the higher the price, but there are a number of limited and very rare editions of his work. Leaves of grass with autobiography by whitman, walt. This book, the work of my own hands, i give as a token of those nevertobeforgotten days. Walt whitman 181992 page at spirit of america bookstore.
Including a facsimile autobiography, variorum readings of the poems and a department of gathered leaves. Leaves of grass by walt whitman, the electronic classics series, jim manis, editor, psuhazleton, hazleton, pa 18202 is a portable document file produced as part of an ongoing publication project to bring classical works of literature, in english, to free and. There additionally are a brilliant variety of youtube video clips approximately whitman that would desire to in all possibility provoke your pupils extra suitable than his paintings being featured in a action picture. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Leaves of grass book by walt whitman, 1900 chairish.
Leaves of grass, with autobiography by whitman walt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Leaves of grass w autobiography walt whitman david mckay 1900. David mckay s variorum edition of leaves of grass including variorum readings of the poems and a department of gathered leaves. This slim, 567page book is bound in pebbled green leather, with gilt titling and gilt top edges. The 1900 edition, he argues, recognizes the value of earlier edi. Song of myself whitman, walt 1819 1892 original text. Walt whitman 18191892, age 35, frontispiece to leaves of grass, fulton st. Leaves of grass with autobiography by whitman walt abebooks.
Octavo, original pictorial green cloth, top edge gilt, uncut. Though the first edition was published in 1855, whitman spent most of his professional life writing and rewriting leaves of grass,1 revising it multiple times until. I have a book copywritten 1900 leaves of grass with autobiography by walt whitman. Authorartist az, authorartist za, highest price, lowest price, lowest total price, most recently listed, relevance, seller rating. Leaves of grass by walt whitman full text free book part 19. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Philadelphia mckay edition, with photographic frontispiece portrait. Jun 27, 2014 i have a david mckay book published in 1900.
All interior pages are crisp and clean in tight binding. Nice lot of 16 illustrated classics hardcover books homeschool ages 712 vgc. This edition was a revision published in 1900, some years after whitman s death, by his longtime publisher and friend, david mckay. Walt whitman autograph letter signed leaves of grass. The present edition is a selection, not the complete leaves of grass. Leaves of grass walt whitman in 1855 whitman published at his own expense a volume of 12 poems, leaves of grass, which he had begun working on probably as early as 1847. As his most successful publisher i saw much of him, and learned to love his sweet and kindly nature. The present text is the final reading as printed in 1900 in david mckay s complete edition of leaves of grass.
As the textual variorum of the printed poems indicates, the 18911892 leaves of grass appeared in two distinct versions before the final publication by david mckay in the spring of 1892. This edition consists of 390 copies, of which 360 are for sale. Find leaves of grass with autobiography by whitman, walt at biblio. Brooklyn museum there will come a time here in brooklyn and all over america, when nothing will be of more interest than authentic reminiscences of the past. Cover, title page, and first page of preface shown here. Leaves of grass by walt whitman, first edition abebooks. I have a book copywritten 1900 leaves of grass with.
If youve never delved into the publishing history of walt whitman s leaves of grass i had not, until recently, it can be quite an interesting and involved pursuit. I just saw the book in one of the bookshelves and since it was an old book and walt whitman was a famous poet, i decided to bring it over. Rare 1900 walt whitman leaves of grass with autobiography first edition. Leaves of grass, by walt whitman, including a facsimile autobiography excluded, variorum readings of the poems and a department of gathered leaves. Leaves of grass, patriotic poems, and complete prose works by. Feb 27, 2007 in 1855, walt whitman published at his own expense the first edition of leaves of grass, a visionary volume of twelve poems. Book features green cloth binding with gold lettering and black designs on cover. Leaves of grass is a poetry collection by the american poet walt whitman 18191892. The authentic editions of leaves of grass that whitman compiled would be those of. Here we offer walt whitman s everselfrevised poetry collection, leaves of grass, published by his publisher, david mckay, philadelphia in 1894. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Leaves of grass with autobiography whitman, walt on.
What began as a slim book of 12 poems was by the end of his life a thick compendium of almost 400. This resulted in vastly different editions over four decadesthe first, a small book of twelve poems and the last, a compilation. Full text of a concise bibliography of the works of walt. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Aug 28, 2017 i have a book copywritten 1900 leaves of grass with autobiography by walt whitman. Whitman once said he intended the book to be small enough to be carried in a pocket. It was criticized because of whitman s exaltation of the body and sexual love and also because of its innovation in verse formthat is, the use of free verse in long rhythmical lines with a natural, organic structure. Frontispiece portrait with facsimile inscription by whitman copies on abebooks copies on ebay. Although the first edition was published in 1855, whitman spent most of his professional life writing and rewriting leaves of grass, revising it multiple times until his death. This is the one to buy when you want everything walt whitman had published as leaves of grass. Like the shadowy dwarf in the fable, once liberated and lookd upon, it expands over the whole earth, and spreads to the roof of heaven. On this day, walt whitman s first edition of the selfpublished leaves of grass is printed, containing a dozen poems whitman was born in west hills, long island, and raised in brooklyn.
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