Centurion A Narrative Poem

Poteat, Edwin McNeill

Published by Harper and Brothers, New York, 1939

About this Item

8vo 181pp. Stated first edition. Narrative poem by Baptist clergyman, missionary, college president, about a Roman centurion who has a relationship with Mary Magdalene, fathers a child Mark who becomes a disciple of Jesus, and ends as the penitent thief on the cross next to Christ. #01050. very good: mild bumps to corners, wear to boards and spine, signed and inscribed by author (pictured): "At the suggestion of Dorothy Nyland this is both inscribed and illustrated! Edwin McNeill Poteat [cartoon drawing of Roman centurion saying "Yoo Hoo Don and Eula!" and underneath: THIS IS NOT MARCUS!".

Seller Inventory # 971

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Centurion A Narrative Poem
• Publisher: Harper and Brothers, New York
• Publication Date: 1939
• Binding: hardcover
• Illustrator: Cleveland L. Woodward
• Edition: first edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: no DJ
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • poetry & drama