Cheer; A Book of Poems

The Reilly & Britton Company, Chicago, IL. 1912. Softcover/Trade Wraps. First Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for gift inscription in 1921 on the half title page. Book Condition: Good; moisture stains to bottom edges of first 18 pages and front wrap; closed tears and missing small pieces of the edges of the front and rear wraps. No DJ. Pictorial card stock wraps. Wraps are not bent or folded; spine is not split an is secure in silk ribbon tie at spine; text is secure in wraps. 63 pp 4to oblong. Containing poetry from 46 poets this gift/presentation copy is designed to bring cheer or cheerful thoughts to the recipient. Cheer in this book signifies hope, encouragement, solace, comfort, all that gives joy and gladness and makes for cheerfulness and ease of mind. Its significance is to add to the world's delights and brighten its somberness and put the reader in the way of smiling. A clean presentable copy.