Title: "Leaves of Grass: Comprising All the Poems 1891-92" - Walt Whitman Author: Walt Whitman Illustrator: Valenti Angelo Publisher: Modern Library Year: 1940 Binding: Hardcover (Missing Dust Jacket) Condition: Good (From the Personal Library of Rockwell Potter Jr.) Please see the photos of the book to see its condition.

Description: Delight in the timeless poetry of Walt Whitman with this vintage edition of "Leaves of Grass," comprising all the poems from 1891-92. Published by Modern Library in 1940, this hardcover book features woodcuts by the renowned artist Angeli Valenti. While the book is in good condition, please note that the dust jacket is missing. This particular copy comes with a unique provenance as it is from the personal library of Rockwell Potter Jr.

Features:

• Title: "Leaves of Grass: Comprising All the Poems 1891-92"
• Author: Walt Whitman
• Illustrator: Valenti Angelo
• Publisher: Modern Library
• Year: 1940
• Binding: Hardcover (Missing Dust Jacket)
• Condition: Good (From the Personal Library of Rockwell Potter Jr.) Please see the photos of the book to see its condition.

Key Highlights:

• "Leaves of Grass" is Walt Whitman's magnum opus, celebrating the beauty of humanity and the American spirit through his poetic verses.
• Valenti Angelo's woodcuts add visual richness to this edition, enhancing the reading experience.
• This copy carries a unique provenance as it was part of the personal library of Rockwell Potter Jr., adding to its historical significance.

Additional Information: Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" remains a cornerstone of American literature, known for its profound themes and lyrical style. This vintage edition allows you to immerse yourself in Whitman's exploration of the human condition.

Published in 1940 by Modern Library, this book combines historical value with artistic flair. Although the dust jacket is missing, it remains a prized collectible for admirers of Whitman's work, art enthusiasts, and collectors of classic literature.

A rare and beautiful edition of the poems of Walt Whitman, one of America’s most original and influential poets. This book features multiple woodcuts by Valenti Angelo, a renowned Italian-American illustrator and printer. 

The book contains all the poems that Whitman wrote in his lifetime, arranged in chronological order and with variant readings. 

The book is part of the Modern Library series, which aimed to provide affordable and well-designed editions of the best literature. 

The book has a blue cloth cover with gilt lettering on the spine and front board, and a gilt torchbearer logo on the front board. The book is in good condition, with a clean and unmarked text, but with some wear to the cover and spine, and no dust jacket. 

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Thank you for considering this unique copy of Walt Whitman's masterpiece.