WHITMAN, Walt (1819-1882). Democratic Vistas. Washington, D.C. [but New York: printed for the author by J. S. Redfield], 1871.
Sale 1335 - Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie
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WHITMAN, Walt (1819-1882). Democratic Vistas. Washington, D.C. [but New York: printed for the author by J. S. Redfield], 1871.
8vo. (Some light marginal chipping). 20th-century green morocco gilt, stamp-signed by Birdsall, uncut (spine sunned, some wear to joints, upper hinge starting). Provenance: A few small markings in pencil.
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, one of at least 500 copies printed by Redfield for Whitman. Based on three essays, Democratic Vistas explores democracy and individualism and the expansion of the American spirit following the Louisiana Purchase and Civil War. BAL 21402.
Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie
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