Cedar Box by Nathan Robert (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited. AC5 - A limited (#191 of 1500) hardcover book in very good condition that has some wear and tear on the cover edges, sides and corners, some stains and foxing, previous owner's name and date written on the front endpaper, tanning and light shelf wear with no dust jacket. With a Foreword by Louis Untermeyer. 8.25"x5.5", 48 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cloth and Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None. None (illustrator). First Edition. A Cedar Box and Other Poems by Rober Nathan With a Foreword by Louis Untermeyer. "Of this limited edition of A Cedar Box fifteen hundred copies were printed for sale of which this is number 291. 48 pp. Boards with cloth spine and paper label on front cover. Minor rubbing to corner edges and minor wear to spine top. Otherwise very nice condition. Inscription front free end paper "To Chris because we are three gypsies- Jerry 1929.".

Decorative Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Moderate wear, soiling to covers, unmarked. Number 1296 of 1500 printed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Numbered. First Edition, No. 1370 of 1500 copies. Striking yellow and black patterned boards. Book is VG, though corners have normal bumps and rubs. Inscribed to Charleston author Josephine Pinckney: "For Josephine, from Bob, with much affection." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very good +. limited edition. 6 x 8 in. Cloth and paper boards. Limited edition #1243/1500. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; covers very clean, minor shelf wear. BInding tight, text unmarked. Poet. Stax.

First edition. Hardcover. Number 158 of 1500 copies. Foreword by Louis Untermeyer. An early book of poems from the prolific author of "Portrait of Jennie." A near fine copy in paper covered boards with cloth spine. No dust jacket. A nicely printed book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A very special Limited Edition of1500 copies, this being 1142. Book fine in beautiful patterned boards and a fine paper label. 1/4 binding issued without spine label .many parts of this small tome are totally unopened. Very Scarce, and for the avid nathan collector, a fine collectible. That Robert nathan is in the habit of writing poetry disguised as prose has been known for quite some time (1929). That Robert nathan is also a poet in verse is a matter of more limited knowledge. Violence and self glory are wholly absent from Mr. nathans even lines.There is no belligerence or blatancy in this volume. There is, on the other hand, a little sadness, a little shrugging whimsicality, and much wisdom. Forward by Louis Utermeyer. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

1st. ed.Ltd. to 1500 copies. v.g.binding used-spine taped. Please email for info concerning any book or dust jacket. If d.j. does not appear in description, it means there is no dust jacket. Photos on request. Some books may have remainder marks. Heavy and/or oversized books require additional postage.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Foreword by Louis Untermeyer. Brentano's bookseller ticket on rear pastedown, moderate edgewear with light foxing on the cloth spine, very good. One of 1500 numbered copies.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Foreword by Louis Untermeyer. Bookseller ticket on front pastedown, moderate edgewear with rubbing on the bottom edge, very good. One of 1500 numbered copies.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Decorative papercovered boards with paper label mounted on front, cloth spine. Endpapers lightly foxed, extremities worn, else a very good copy. This is number 237 of 1500 copies.

First edition, first printing. Number 403 from an edition of 1500.Near fine in patterned boards with remains of the original acetate jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The Bobbs-Merrill Company. 1929. First Edition. Octavo. 48 pp. with deckled edges. With a Foreword by Louis Untermeyer. "Of this limited edition of A Cedar Box fifteen hundred copies were printed for sale of which this is number 46." Bound in striking printed paper covered boards with a yellow spine. Fine paper label with title to front. Rubbing to corners and extremities and some light soiling to spine. Inside is clean, crisp and tight. " That Robert Nathan is in the habit of writing poetry disguised as prose has been known for quite some time (1929). That Robert Nathan is also a poet in verse is a matter of more limited knowledge. Violence and self-glory are wholly absent from Mr. Nathan's even lines. There is no belligerence or blatancy in this volume. There is, on the other hand, a little sadness, a little shrugging whimsicality, and much wisdom." From forward by Louis Utermeyer. The verse of Robert Nathan, of which this is a second collection, will come as no surprise to those who already know and appreciate his exquisite prose. The point of view that informs both is the same, for Mr. Nathan is all of a piece, and that piece is of enchanted weave. He is the gentlest of cynics, the most playful of pessimists. New York Times.

[1929], Limited edition /1500. (Hardcover) Good to very good, no dust jacket. 48pp. Decorated paper covered boards. Edgewear, corners bumped and frayed, spine lightly worn soiled, light rubbing to front and back cover. Foreword by Louis Untermeyer. (Poetry).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. First Edition. This book is hard-bound in black, patterned paper covered boards with a printed paper label on the upper cover, and a tan cloth spine. The covers show edge-wear, and rubbing to the corners and spine-ends. The binding is solid. The contents are bright and clean. There is a previous owner bookplate on t he front end-page. This book is a Limtied Edition, # 274/1500.

NATHAN. Robert. A CEDAR BOX AND OTHER POEMS. Foreword by Louis Untermeyer. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, [1929]. Sm. 8vo., cloth & patterned boards. Limited to 1,500 numbered copies. This copy with a signed inscription by Nathan on the limitation page to novelist Edna Frederikson and bearing her small nameplate on the front pastedown. Very Good (corners bit rubbed or worn, some browning to gutters pp. 42-43). $75.00.

From the Bart Auerbach Collection. With a foreword by Louis Untermeyer. 8vo. Original decorated cloth-backed boards, paper label, untrimmed. First edition of this book of poetry, limited to 1500 numbered copies, of which this is Copy No. 1 and also the dedication copy. 'A Cedar Box' is dedicated: "For A. N. M. and The Doctor." Right beneath this printed dedication Nathan has written: "With the poet's best love Bob." The dedicatees were Nathan's aunt, the writer Annie Nathan Meyer, and her husband. Nathan is best known for the novel 'Portrait of Jennie' (1940), considered a classic of fantasy fiction, which was made into a movie starring Jennifer Jones and Joseph Cotton. Laurence A9; Merle Johnson, p. 391. (BA). Slight rubbing at extremities.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 58, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 58.