Bryant, William Cullen | William Cullen Bryant's first major book.

The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman

Bryant, William Cullen

Poems.  Cambridge, Mass.: Printed by Hilliard and Metcalf, 1821

8vo (193 x 117 mm, uncut). Light offsetting from book label on title, some light scattered foxing. Original drab printed boards; front cover printed at a slight bias, some browning. Red morocco gilt slipcase and red buckram chemise.

First edition of Bryant's first major book, containing "Thanatopsis" and "To a Waterfowl."  

A fine copy.

PROVENANCE

Frederick W. Skiff (sporting bookplate) — Estelle Doheny (morocco gilt book label; sale, Christie's New York, 21 February 1989, lot 1722).

REFERENCE

BAL 1587; Grolier, American 32