Poems

Nicholson, Meredith

Published by Bobbs Merrill, 1906

About this Item

An inscribed first edition (presentation copy) of this collection of poems by Hoosier poet Meredith Nicholson. This copy also includes a personal letter from Nicholson. The book is inscribed to a western New York minister, H.A. Edson. The letter makes reference to a controversy in the Episcopal Church involving the expulsion of Algeron Sidney Crapsey from his ministry over his commentary on the physical being and life of Jesus Christ. There is also a 1906 newspaper clipping in which Nicholson had written a letter to the editor in support of Crapsey and in opposition to an editorial that had appeared in the paper. The book also begins with a poem that is a dedication to James Whitcomb Riley. 110 pages, green cloth, gilt decorations. Inscribed on the front free endpaper. Letter is in its original envelope. Seller Inventory # 003482

Bibliographic Details

Title: Poems

Publisher: Bobbs Merrill

Publication Date: 1906

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition