FROST, Robert (1874-1963). The Gold Hesperidee. Cortland, NY: Bibliophile Press, [1935]. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. A VERY FINE COPY.
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May 3, 2022
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FROST, Robert (1874-1963). The Gold Hesperidee. Cortland, NY: Bibliophile Press, [1935].
8o. Tan wrappers printed in black, sewn (tiny crease to lower left corner).
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, with "A" on unnumbered colophon page and the second line up on p. 7 reading "Twas Sunday, and Square Hale was dressed for meeting" all on one line. Of the 500 copies of the first issue that were printed, apparently all but 37 were withdrawn to correct the spacing of the line on p.7. Crane A19. A VERY FINE COPY.
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