The Laurel; an Ode. To Mary Day Lanier
by Hovey, Richard
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- very good
- Paperback
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- Condition
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About This Item
Self-published in Washington, DC, in 1889. 1st edition. [BAL 9371.] A scarce early title by Richard Hovey (1864-1900), noted American poet, composer and playwright. An ode in verse to Mary Day Lanier, the widow of Georgia poet Sidney Lanier (1842-81.) 16 + (1) pages. Printed recto only, with blank versos. Laurel leaf vignette to title page. Later plain gray paper wraps, bound with red ribbon through twin hole punches at the spine. A VG copy of an elusive title by Hovey, who is perhaps best remembered as author of the Dartmouth College alma mater, "Men of Dartmouth."
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000462
- Title
- The Laurel; an Ode. To Mary Day Lanier
- Author
- Hovey, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- The Author
- Place of Publication
- Washington, DC
- Date Published
- 1889
- Size
- 12mo - over 6� - 7�" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
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