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Carl Sandburg [SIGNED BY SANDBURG AND AUTHOR]

Golden, Harry

Cleveland and New York: World Publishing Company, 1961. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 287 [1]pp., 16 plates. Original tan cloth with red, gilt-framed portrait of Sandburg and gilt lettering on cover, gilt lettering on red label of spine; in original photo-illustrated dustjacket with black and white lettering and publisher's device on spine. Signed by Golden on first front free endpaper, by Sandburg and Golden on third front free endpaper.

Special essay presenting a fascinating portrait of the eminent American, Carl Sandburg, who, according to his North Carolina friend and neighbor, "has been with history more than most poets." He has been part of the vast upheavals which have taken place in American social and literary life during the last fifty years, and he has provided his biographer with much personal material from those exciting times – letters, journals, anecdotes, and some hitherto unpublished documents." (Publisher).

Illustrated with b/w photographs of Sandburg, his family, contemporaries, events, artwork and documents on front and verso of sixteen plates, including various photos by Edward Steichen. Very light wear to edges of dustjacket, else in fine condition. Near fine condition. Item #55808

Price: $150.00