Selected Poems of Walt Whitman — Franklin Library Limited Edition, 1983

by Walt Whitman

$40 · Offered by eBay

The Franklin Library edition of Walt Whitman's Selected Poems features an ornate dark green cover with gilt decoration and gilt page edges. This limited edition was published in 1983 and includes illustrations by David Frampton. The volume includes selected poems from the 1892 “deathbed” edition of Leaves of Grass, including “Song of Myself” and “I Hear America Singing.” The book shows wear to the cover and page edges, consistent with a well-kept vintage volume. A distinctive addition for readers of American poetry and collectors of finely decorated books.

• Year: 1983
• Condition: Very Good

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