Leaves of Grass
Hardcover
1860 · Boston
by Whitman, Walt
Boston: Thayer and Eldridge, 1860. Bumped corners and some material loss at spine ends. 2 small insect holes at top of spine. 1" split at bottom of lower joint. Spine faded and covers splashed and rubbed. Hinges starting and book a bit shaken. Covers blindstamped with sunset on lower cover, butterfly on spine and earth and clouds on upper cover. This is the 3rd printing of the 3rd or "spurious" edition with the 3rd state of the frontispiece portrait of Whitman and with "C" cloth. (BAL21397). Third Edition, Third Printing. Cloth. Fair/No Jacket. Illus. by S.A.Schoff. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Trade. (Inventory #: W86240)