Walt Whitman's Blue Book: The 1860-61 Leaves of Grass Containing His Manuscript Additions and Revisions

New York: The New York Public Library, 1968. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Slipcase. 2 volumes in slipcase, 8vo., 456pp, 428pp. Beautiful First and only printing of the New York Public Library's facsimile edition of this version Whitman's masterpiece, whose original is held in the Oscar Lion Collection of the library. Bound in blue cloth with titles in gold on spine. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Some spotting to the hinges of both volumes. Publisher's printed slipcase has little wear but toned back panel and soiled edges. A very pretty collectable copy of an uncommon item and at a great price. Please note: International and Priority orders will require additional postage. (Inventory #: 014386)