Kin O' Ktaadn: Verse Stories of the Plain Folk who are Keeping Bright the Old Home Fires Up in Maine

Dark green cloth covers are mostly clean, with gilt text and illustration. Boards show some bumps, dings, edgewear. Corners are bumped and scuffed. See photos. Spine has gilt text and is bright with crushed ends. Binding is firm; at pg. 77 opening stitches are visible. See photos. Pastedowns and feps have a few marks, owner's name on front fep. Frontispiece, a portrait of the author, is present and has intact tissue guard; a small smudge in margin. See photos. Illustrations are bright and clear. Interior is gently age-toned. Table of contents pages have some pencil marks and annotations. See photos. Text block edges have gilt along head, a small ding along fore edge. See photos. Publisher's catalogue pages follow the text.** PS2023.0830** 252 pages. 4.5 x 7 inches** The third volume of stories in verse about life in Maine by Holman F. Day (1865-1935). The title refers to Mt. Katahdin, beneath whose metaphorical shadow Mainers live their lives. Born in Vassalboro, and a graduate of Colby College, Day wrote stories and poetry for numerous periodicals. These stories capture the diction, the occupations, and the sense of humor of the Pine Tree State.** A handsome, stylish book, with the cover designed and the stories illustrated by Amy Carol Rand in a style informed by Art Deco but never cliche'.** First Edition (4,000 copies), May 1904.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #009780"**.…