Poetry Quartos (25 results)

Paperbound. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. One of 475 copies. Size: 8vo.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. One Of 475 Copies. Illustrated Wrappers 10" Tall. Fine Printing. Pictorial Bookplate Of Melba Berry Bennett, The "Grand Dame" Of Palm Springs.

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Single poem by William Rose Benet. The Poetry Quartos series. LIMITED EDITION. One of 475 unnumbered copies. Deckle edge paper. Thin hand-sewn green pictorial wraps. Printed in the USA. Slight handling wear, otherwise a nice clean softcover copy. Unpaginated (8pp + card covers). Uncommon. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Thus. Reprints Daniel's 1603 and Campion's 1602 treatises, in the original orthography but newly typeset (with a list of errata), with a brief introduction by G.B. Harrison of King's College. Cloth boards with stamped blue design; outside edge hand-cut. A couple of very small stains; worn along spine; bumped at head and tail of same. Previous owner's name and bookseller label on front endpaper; some very occasional marks in margins in pencil. Contents sound. No Jacket. TPW. Used.…

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Single poem by Genevieve Taggard. The Poetry Quartos series. LIMITED EDITION. One of 475 unnumbered copies. Deckle edge paper. Thin hand-sewn orange pictorial wraps. Printed in the USA. Slight handling wear, otherwise a nice clean softcover copy. Unpaginated (8pp + card covers). Uncommon. …

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. (4 pages), fine condition in sewn paper covers. Edition of 475 copies.

First Edition. 8vo, pp. 8. Sewn, limited to 475 copies. Uncut. Excellent copy. Crane A12. Johnston,Paul (illustrator).

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. First editions. One of 475 copies printed. Yellow printed wrapper over 12 individually bound chapbooks in wraps. LACKING the slipcase/box. Cover illustrations by Paul Johnston. Pagination varies. A collection of twelve new poems by twelve different American authors, in chapbooks designed, printed and made by Paul Johnston. Includes: 'Monologue for Mothers' by Genevieve Taggard; 'The Lovely Shall be Choosers,' by Robert Frost; 'Rigamarole, Rigamarole,' by Vachel Lindsay; 'The Prodigal Son,' by Edwin Arlington Robinson; 'Adirondack Cycle,' by Louis Untermeyer; 'Body and Stone,' by Alfred Kreymborg; 'Red Roses for Bronze,' by H.D.; 'Birthday Sonnet,' by Elinor Wylie; 'The Aspirant,' by Theodore Dreiser; 'Sagacity,' by William Rose Benet; 'Prelude,' by Conrad Aiken; and 'Roots,' by Witter Bynner. Yellow wrapper in GOOD condition, with chapbooks in VERY GOOD condition. Some chipping, splitting and tearing along the edges and hinges of the outer wrapper. Minor soiling, toning and fading. Minor wrinkling. Minor toning and fading to the chapbooks.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 12 pamphlets each with a new poem in its first appearance by leading poets and authors of the day. Books are fine, in yellow printed wrapper, which is missing spine and flap, in moderately worn decorated box, designed by Paul Johnson, which is tape-repaired along bottom edge. Paul Johnson (illustrator).…

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine Condition. First Edition. 12 pamphlets each with a cover illustration and an original poem one of 475 copies. With the yellow wrap around sheet (which is separated into 2 pieces) but lacking the slipcase. A few minor flaws, bright copies. Size: Octavo (8vo). Illustrator: Paul Johnston. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Poetry; Inventory No: 044811. Paul Johnston (illustrator). …

Softcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. First edition. First edition. Softcover. Lg. Octavo. Limited edition of 475 copies. Twelve sewn pamphlets in decorated wrappers, housed in heavy paper wrap-around and slipcase. Nicely designed with letterpress printing. Pamphlets are all fine, but is wrapper is browned on spine and has 4" split on fold. Slipcase in pieces. …

Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. First Edition(s). A Fine set, as new, of the twelve pamphlets, each sewn into colored decorated paper wrappers, limited to 475 sets. Enclosing dull yellow over-wrapper is split at spine, but present. The whole is enclosed in a custom cloth and leather folding box with titling on the spine. The twelve poems are Monologue for Mothers by Genevieve Taggard, The Lovely Shall be Choosers by Robert Frost, Rigmarole, Rigmarole by Vachel Lindsay, The Prodigal Son by Edwin Arlington Robinson, Adirondack Cycle by Louis Untermeyer, Body and Stone by Alfred Kreymborg, Red Roses for Bronze by "H.D.:, Birthday Sonnet by Elinor Wylie, The Aspirant by Theodore Dreiser, Sagacity by William Rose Benet, Prelude by Conrad Aiken and Roots by Witter Bynner. Q11818.…

First Edition. First edition. First appearance of each of the twelve poems. One of 475 sets designed, illustrated and printed by Johnston. Poems printed on handmade paper and stitched into illustrated wrappers in various colors, laid in yellow, printed, paper chemise and housed in publisher's decorated paper slipcase. Includes Genevieve Taggard, Robert Frost, Vachel Lindsay, E. A. Robinson, Louis Untermeyer, Alfred Kreymborg, H. D. [Hilda Doolitte], Elinor Wylie, Theodore Dreiser, William Rose Benet, Conrad Aiken and Witter Bynner. Slipcase chipped at edges and evidently repaired at two seams but otherwise good to very good. Chemise has a few internal tape repairs but is otherwise very good to near fine. Brochures are fine.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good Indeed. First edition. A smart collection of nine limited edition volumes from The Poetry Quartos, issued by Random House. Nine volumes of a twelve volume set. First edition. Limited to four hundred and seventy-five copies printed. The Poetry Quartos was a series of publications issued to introduce readers to a range of poetic styles and important writers of the time. Intended as small and accessible volumes focusing on individual poets, these booklets encouraged the reader to consider new themes of poetry as well as reading works from new and lesser-known authors. This set includes: Prelude by Conrad Aiken. Sagacity by William Rose Benet. The Prodigal Son by Edwin Arlington Robinson. Body and Stone: A Song Cycle by Alfred Kreymborg. Red Roses for Bronze by "H. D." Adirondack Cycle by Louis Untermeyer. The Aspirant by Theodore Dreiser. Roots by Witter Bynner. Rigamarole, Rigamarole by Vachel Lindsay. In the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with light wear and minor sunning to the extremities. The odd small closed tear to the spine with the odd small mark to the panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). book.…

Wraps. First Edition. Printed wraps. Twelve brochures each containing a new poem by an American poet; designed, printed and made by Paul Johnston. One of 475 copies. Includes "The Lovely Shall be Choosers" by Robert Frost, "Rigamarole, Rigamarole" by Vachel Lindsay, "The Prodigal Son" by Edwin Arlington Robinson, "Adirondack Cycle" by Louis Untermeyer, "Body and Stone" by Alfred Kreymborg, "Red Roses for Bronze" by H. D., "Birthday Sonnet, by Elinor Wylie, "The Aspirant, by Theodore Dreiser, "Sagacity" by William Rose Benet, "Prelude" by Conrad Aiken, "Monologue for Mothers" by Genevieve Taggard, and "Roots" by Witter Bynner. Owner name dated 1929 on overall wrapper. Fine in original wrapper and a solid slipcase lacking the top edge.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Good Slipcase. Limited Edition. Printed in Silvermine, CT: Random House; Printed By Paul Johnston, 1929. Limited to 475 copies, designed and printed by Paul Johnston for Random House. Twelve softcover booklets, each containing a new poem by an American poet, with wraparound yellow paper chemise and a black slipcase patterned in yellow. This is a complete set of the twelve poems, each front cover with an illustration printed in black and white plus one color. The booklets are in fine condition, clean and unmarked. The chemise has a darkened and chipped spine panel, minor soil, a personal bookplate on the rear panel. The slipcase is light wear and uneven fading, structurally sound. The individual booklets are: Monologue for Mothers (Aside) by Genevieve Taggard; The Lovely Shall be Choosers by Robert Frost; Rigamarole, Rigamarole by Vachel Lindsay; The Prodigal Son by Edwin Arlington Robinson; Adirondack Cycle by Louis Untermeyer; Body and Stone - A Song Cycle by Alfred Kreymborg; Red Roses for Bronze by H.D.; Birthday Sonnet by Elinor Wylie; The Aspirant by Theodore Dreiser; Sagacity by William Rose Benet; Prelude by Conrad Aiken; Roots by Witter Bynner. Limited Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/Good Slipcase. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

12 pamphlets. Large 8vo, original illustrated wrappers in slipcase. One of 475 copies. Fine; some light use to slipcase.

Pictorial Wrappers. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. One of 475 sets of twelve royal octavo chapbooks, designed, illustrated, and printed by Paul Johnston, each being the first appearance of a poem by a contemporary American. (253 x 158mm) [4]pp. Original variously colored handmade string-bound wrappers, front covers with contrasting color vignettes and black lettering, fore- and bottom edges untrimmed; all collected in original yellow stiff paper chemise lettered in black and inserted into publisher's black card slipcase decorated with yellow figures. Virtually pristine, with only minor, nearly imperceptible restoration to chemise and slipcase. Clymer & Green, p. 50. Crane A12. Comprising poems by Genevieve Taggard ("Monologue for Mothers"), Robert Frost ("The Lovely Shall be Choosers"), Vachel Lindsay ("Rigamarole, Rigamarole"), Edwin Arlington Robinson ("The Prodigal Son"), Louis Untermeyer ("Adirondack Cycle"), Alfred Kreymborg ("Body and Stone"), H. D. ("Red Roses for Bronze"), Elinor Wylie ("Birthday Sonnet"), Theodore Dreiser ("The Aspirant"), William Rose Benét ("Sagacity"), Conrad Aiken ("Prelude"), and Witter Bynner ("Roots"). N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable polypropylene sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.) The Poetry Quartos, 12 brochures in folder: Paul Johnston..…

First edition. 12 vols, uniform 8vos, printed wrappers, sewn. Limited to 475 copies. The poets who contributed poems to the publication were: Genevieve Taggard, Robert Frost, Vachel Lindsay, Edwin Arlington Robinson, Louis Untermeyer, Alfred Kreymborg, "H.D.," Elinor Wylie, Theodore Dreiser, William Rose Benet, Conrad AIken, and Witter Bynner. Bookplates neatly affixed to the inner wrapper of each volume; fine in original printed paper chemise, lightly soiled and with one chip and one short tear, and original paper-covered slipcase, lightly edgeworn and mended with tape.…

First edition. Royal octavo. Twelve four-page pamphlets, stitched, each with a cover illustration by Paul Johnston. One of 475 sets. The poets are Genevieve Taggart, Robert Frost ("The Lovely Shall be Choosers"). Vachel Lindsay ("Rigamarole, Rigamore"), Edwin Arlington Robinson ("The Prodigal Son"), Louis Untermeyer, Alfred Kreymborg, H.D. ("Red Roses for Bronze"), Theodore Dreiser, William Rose Benét, Conrad Aiken ("Prelude") and Witter Bynner. A fine set in publisher's paper chemise with long closed tears. Lacks the slipcase. …

One of 475 copies. Large 8vo. Twelve booklets, each with a cover drawing by Paul Johnston, in a paper folder, inside a publisher's box. Booklets nice; box somewhat broken. The poets and titles are: Genevieve Taggard ("Monologue for Mothers"), Robert Frost ("The Lovely Shall be Choosers"), Vachel Lindsay ("Rigamarole, Rigamarole"), Edwin Arlington Robinson ("The Prodigal Son"), Louis Untermeyer ("Adirondack Cycle"), Alfred Kreymborg ("Body and Stone"), H.D. ("Red Roses for Bronze"), Elinor Wylie ("Birthday Sonnet"), Theodore Dreiser ("The Aspirant"), William Rose Benét ("Sagacity"), Conrad Aiken ("Prelude") and Witter Bynner ("Roots").…

Complete collection of The Poetry Quartos, containing twelve first edition poetry brochures, each a new poem by an American poet. Octavo, twelve brochures, original illustrated wrappers by Paul Johnston. One of 475 copies printed for Random House. Fine in the original folding box cover also designed by Paul Johnston which is in very good condition. Some toning and closed tears to the spines of the box cover. An exceptional example, rare in such fine condition and complete with all twelve poems. 'The Poetry Quartos' was a series of publications that aimed to introduce readers to a wide range of poets and poetic styles by providing accessible editions of their work. These quartos were small, pocket-sized books that focused on individual poets or specific themes in poetry, allowing the poems to reach a significantly broader audience during the early 20th century.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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, Vol:- Volume 1-12, Pages:- 156, 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. Volume 1-12 156 156.…

THE POETRY QUARTOS. Twelve brochures, each containing a new poem by an American poet; designed, printed, and made by Paul Johnston. Silvermine, Connecticut, Random House, 1929. One of 475 copies. The pamphlets are bound in color wrappers, each with a cover illustration by Johnston. The set is contained in a printed paper chemise and paper-covered slipcase. Authors and titles include: Genevieve Taggard, "Monologue for Mothers"; Robert Frost, "The Lovely Shall be Choosers"; Vachel Lindsay, "Rigamarole, Rigamarole"; Edwin Arlington Robinson, "The Prodigal Son"; Louis Untermeyer "Adirondack Cycle"; Alfred Kreymborg, "Body and Stone"; H.D., "Red Roses for Bronze"; Elinor Wylie, "Birthday Sonnet"; Theodore Dreiser, "The Aspirant"; William Rose Benet, "Sagacity"; Conrad Aiken, "Prelude"; and, Witter Bynner, "Roots." Pamphlets are fine, the spine of the chemise is lightly soiled, the slipcase paper is chipped at the extremities and is torn through along the length of one corner. Altogether a very attractive collection presented in a unique format.…

Edition limited to 475 sets printed in Silvermine, Conn., each designed, printed and made by Paul Johnston; tall 8vo, each poem in separate printed wrapper, stitched, as issued, and enclosed in a yellow printed paper chemise; lacking the publisher's box, but otherwise fine throughout. Includes: Monologue for Mothers by Genvieve Taggard, The Lovely Shall Be Choosers by Robert Frost, Rigmarole, Rigmarole by Vachel Lindsay, The Prodigal Son by Edwin Arlington Robinson, Adirondack Cycle by Louis Untermeyer, Body and Stone by Alfred Kreymborg, Red Roses for Bronze by H.D., Birthday Sonnet by Elinor Wylie, The Aspirant by Theodore Dreiser, Sagacity by William Rose Benét, Prelude by Conrad Aiken, Roots by Witter Bynner. …