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Edna St. Vincent Millay. Renascence and Other Poems. New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1917....
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Description
Edna St. Vincent Millay. Renascence and Other Poems. New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1917.12mo. Publisher's vellum-covered boards stamped in gilt, partially uncut; quarter morocco slipcase.
FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, ONE OF ONLY FIFTEEN COPIES ON JAPAN VELLUM SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Number 7 of 15 copies printed on Japan vellum and signed by Millay.
This copy belonged to Mary Louise Curtis Bok (1876-1970), founder of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Cyrus H.K. Curtis and Louisa Knapp Curtis, who founded and served as the first editor (respectively) of the Ladies' Home Journal. Mary Louise wrote for the publication and married the long-time editor of the magazine, Edward W. Bok.
Condition: Minor wear and a few stains, some chipping to vellum. Textblock lightly toned, a few scattered stains.
References: Yost 3.
Provenance: Mary Louise Curtis Bok (bookplate). From the William A. Strutz Library.
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2024 June 27 Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part I, Rare Books Signature® Auction #6295 (go to Auction Home page)
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