Wraiths and Realities

A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this scarce early 20th century volume of poetry by Cale Young Rice, with a signed letter from the author loosely inserted. The scarce first edition of this work from American poet and dramatist Cale Young Rice.Inscribed by Rice to the front free endpaper, 'Cordially inscribed for Thomas E. Lawrence, Cale Young Rice'.With an additional handwritten letter from Rice to Lawrence, dated 1933, reading 'I'm glad you like the book. If you ever come this way I shall be glad to [.] I have not been in New York since the depression'.A wonderful volume of poetry from Rice, the professor of English at Cumberland University, including poems such as 'The Avengers', 'Revolution' and 'The Unborn'.Eight pages of advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent, with light shelf wear to back strip tail. Front hinge strained and a touch tender. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good.…