Leaves of Grass
Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1982. Limited edition. Quarto. (16), 512 pp. Black leather boards with gilt decorative pattern on covers, gilt lettering and decorative patterns on spine. Grey decorative cloth end papers. Paper edges in Gilt. Grey cloth book mark bound in.
This limited edition collection of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" series, is Walt Whitman's classic poetry collection "Leaves of Grass" which was highly controversial at the time for its explicit sexual imagery. Over time Leaves of Grass has been recognized as one of the central works of poetry. Contemplative color illustrations throughout.
Sunning to edges of front and rear end papers. Binding and interior in near fine to fine condition overall. Item #45457
Price: $45.00