Vintage Poetry Books, Lot of 6 ~ H. Longfellow, J.W. Reilly, O. Nash, B. King, +

Description: Vintage Poetry Books, Lot of 6 American Poets - early 20th Century Note: These are vintage (tho not necessarily antiquarian) books. They are intriguing poetical works of the early 20th century by American authors. They have stood the test of time - not just the words but the actual paper & covers too. They are conservatively rated as 'Good+' but are still a little bit on the fragile side. These are not Mint/Collectors copies, more like reading/reference copies, or for just sitting pretty on your book shelf. All flaws are noted in the 'Condition' section for each book. While some may have that old book smell there is no mildew/dank smell to any.Feel free to write with any questions, concerns or for more pics. I answer promptly. All books are mildly wiped down and dusted clean via air duster. All are from a smoke free // pet free home. All are just dying for a new home and to be read again! a) Ogden Nash ~ Good Intentions 1943 Fifth Printing, Hardcover Published by Little, Brown & Co Condition: 'Very Good'Covers are mostly clean with some fraying at the bottom edge of the front. Spine & cover are easily readable still. Spine is solid/sturdy. Inside hinges are not torn or loose. Except for a small gift inscription on the first blank page the interior is absolutely clean. Just the slightest hint of sun-fade to the page edges. No dust jacket. ************************* b) Henry W. Longfellow ~ Poems 1890 circa Hardcover Published by Donohue, Henneberry & Co Condition: 'Good', at least. Covers are lightly soiled around the edges, corners are bumped. Spine is soft at the top & bottom and has been a bit sun-faded tho still readable. Spine & cover are illustrated flower design and are reasonably bright still. Spine is still solid but with a hint of some looseness. Front inside hinge is ripped but still hanging on, but has resulted in the following 3 pages having come completely loose. Back inside hinge is nice - not torn at all. Interior is very clean. No writing/marking/highlighting within. Just a bit of sun-fade to the page edges.Tissue guard is still attached to the front illustration page. Ribbon marker is still with the book tho no longer attached. No dust jacket. ********************** c) James Whitcomb Riley ~ Songs of Friendship Illustrator ~ Will Vawter 1915 (edition not clear - may be a later/same year reprint) Hardcover Published by Grosset & Dunlap Condition: 'Good+'Covers show scuffing and dings and corner bumps, along with a small stain under the title. Cover title & spine lettering are still bright. Spine is solid/sturdy. Inside hinges are not torn or loose. Interior is clean but for small gift inscription first blank page. Pages are some sort of heavy photo-like paper, still nice and bright. Only one page has a small 1/2" tear on outside edge. No dust jacket. *************************d) Ben King ~ Ben Kings Verse 1914 First Printing Hardcover Published by Forbes & Co Condition: 'Good', at least.Covers, aside from expected corner bumps & mild edge wear, are pretty clean. Spine is a bit sun faded but still easily readable. Spine is solid/sturdy. Inside hinges are not torn or loose. Interior is mostly clean - some x's and check marks on a few pgs but all very unobtrusive. Pages are very lightly sun faded to the edges. Owners book plate on inside front cover. No dust jacket. *************************e) Richard Armour ~ Light Armour Illustrator ~ Heather Preston 1954 Second Printing Hardcover Publisher - McGraw-Hill Condition: 'Very Good'Covers have a few small scuffs/dings but still very nice. Spine is solid/sturdy. Inside hinges are not torn or loose.First blank page has gift inscription, otherwise very clean, tho pgs are a bit sun-faded. ************************* f) Eugene Field ~ Little Book of Western Verse 1894 (orig 1889) Hardcover Publisher - Scribners Condition: 'Very Good'Covers are very nice - slightest of barely noticeable scuff, bit of edge wear to the spine edges top & bottom. Spine is solid/sturdy. Inside hinges are not torn or loose.First blank page has gift inscription. Very clean/unmarred within, pgs are a bit sunfaded.Text body has gilt edge at top, deckle edges at side & bottom. ************************* * Free bonus to the buyer of this book lot: Any single issue of Poetry magazine you see in the last 2 pics. They are all from 1990s to early 2000s, and in excellent condition. When you pay, add in the Comments/Message section which one you want. If you don't, i'll send one at random. Packaging: Will be expertly & carefully wrapped to insure a happy journey & safe landing! I've worked many years in shipping, am a book collector too, and know exactly how to insure your books are properly taken care of. This book lot will be individually bagged, bubble wrapped and boxed. We do not use bubble envelopes for mailings, only boxes. Shipping:FREE -- USPS Media Mail !! (slow - sometimes 10+ days)Discount (faster!) Shipping - (i pay half, you pay half): - Pay $5 for USPS Ground Advantage (my cost approx $9+). - Pay $8 for USPS Priority (my cost is approx $13). Choose carefully at Checkout! I ship quickly, next-day usually, sometimes same-day, but Mon thru Fri only. ⬆ Above are Continental US, Alaska, Hawaii rates only. ⬆ ** International shipping to Canada, APO/FPO, England & Ireland only, via the eBay International Ship Program. I don't determine the rates, (which, by the way, are *Priority pricing), eBay does that along with taking care of all customs paperwork and the actual forwarding of your package after i've sent it to them. 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Price: 55 USD

Location: Dewey, Arizona

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