MERE MELODIES
Robinson, Edwin Meade
From Eilenberger Rare Books, LLC, I.O.B.A., Durham, NC, U.S.A.
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From Eilenberger Rare Books, LLC, I.O.B.A., Durham, NC, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since November 10, 2010
About this Item
Philadelphia: David McKay, [1918]. 200 pages. Original dark green cloth stamped in gold. [19.3 cm.] A bright, near fine copy with some minor rubbing to cloth. FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK. PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on the front free endpaper. It reads: "For my friend and `contrib,' R.D. Hartman, this volume of `Mere Melodies' is cordially inscribed by the author. Edwin Meade Robinson (`Ted Robinson'). Cleveland, May 28, 1919." The signed book plate of the recipient, Ralph D. Hartman, appears on the front pastedown. Edwin Meade Robinson (1878-1946) was a longtime columnist at the Cleveland "Plain Dealer," and the literary editor of the newspaper. His column, "Philosopher of Folly," contained unsigned contributions by numerous others, such as Mr. Hartman, as well as his own verse and prose. From 1912-1938, he offered an annual dinner for his contributors. Robinson published one other volume of verse and a novel, and was a lecturer at Cleveland College. His papers are held by the Western Reserve Historical Society. Seller Inventory # 0000228
Bibliographic Details
Title: MERE MELODIES
Publisher: David McKay [1918], Philadelphia
Publication Date: 1918
Binding: Hardcover
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First edition.
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