Verses

L. R. J [Lucy]

Published by Privately Printed, None Stated, 1923

About this Item

An exceptionally scarce privately printed first edition of L.R.J."s inscribed poetry collection, recounting the experiences and observations of a vivacious upper-class American woman in the early 1920s, issued only for the author"s circle. In the publisher's original paper covered boards.First edition.An exceptionally scarce copy of this work, with no copies held institutionally. Privately printed, as noted in pen to the title page, intended for friends and family rather than commercial distribution. Inscribed in pencil by the author to the front free endpaper: "To Maidie, with love from Lucy (L. R. J), December 1923."A charming collection of poems, reflecting the experiences and observations of a young upper-class American woman in the early 1920s. With titles including "Valentine," "The Sandwich Man," "In a Suburban Garden," "Driving in the Park," "To a Pair of Old Curtains," "A Letter to Mr. Punch," and "Lines by a Flapper to her Elderly Critics."Loosely inserted in a one page poem written at Chocorua in 1929, "Willowgate Speaks." In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally, smart. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities. One or two minor handling marks. slight soiling and discolouration to boards. The odd spot to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with one or two spots to fore edge and gutter, heavier to first and last few leaves. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 990H12

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Verses
• Publisher: Privately Printed, None Stated
• Publication Date: 1923
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Signed: signed by author
• Book Type: book