Dark green cloth over dark blue boards stamped in gold with pictorial. West-running brook is a book of poetry by robert frost, written in 123 and published by henry holt and co. Octavo, original half green cloth, mounted cover label, marbled endpapers. Edited by edward connery lathem new york: holt, rinehart and winston, 16. The title of the poem that the volume is named by is very significant. Because of this book, robert frost is called home-spun philosopher. 108 Books, robert jordan fiction 1st edition hardcover books. West-running brook by robert frost 128, 1st edition hc henry holt. First edition, first printing, first state, without an edition statement to the. First edition, first printing of west-running brook by robert frost. West-running brook is a book of poetry by robert frost, published by henry holt and co. This is also the last of frosts main publication where the first edition is not the signed limited edition.
If you like robert frost you will love this volume. I ordered a signed first edition of a bukowski book of poems as an. The seller has relisted this item or one like this. West-running brook is a collection of poetry written by robert frost. Illustrated with 4 wood cuts by lankes each signed by the artist in pencil at the bottom margin. West-running brook selected poems 128 note: this is a different collection from the several other editions also titled selected poems, including those of 123, 134, 136 england, and 155, as well as several published after frosts death. The printings of the first edition present issues that are perhaps unresolvable. The bear by robert frost send some poems to a friend - the love thought that counts! In this memorable work frost explores the symbolism of a stream, one of frosts recurrent images. West running brook early in this volume is a lovely lesson poem, acceptance. Green, in robert frost: a bibliography amherst, mass. West-running brook robert frost hc signed numbered 128 - 102. 611 The book contains all forty two poems that would be found in the first edition separated only by four beautiful woodcut prints. Frost, robert: west-running brook: new york: henry holtedition, first issue. 00 new hampshire signed by robert frost poetry hardback limited edition 4/750. Spring pools the freedom of the moon the rose family fireflies in the garden atmosphere devotion on going unnoticed the cocoon a passing glimpse a peck of gold.
This poem was published in the book west-running brook in 128. 1026 This is the first edition of robert frosts west-running brook published in 128 by henry holt. The first printing apparently occurs in two states: with or without the words first edition on the copyright page. A few scattered spots of foxing, mostly to the endpapers. West-running brook is a collection of poetry by robert frost, written in 123 and published by henry holt and co. Crane, robert frost: a descriptive catalogue of books and manuscripts in the clifton waller barrett library. West-running brook: author: robert frost: illustrated by: julius j. Everything about it is unique and composed by a leader in the world of literature and the penning of poems. Inscribed and signed by robert frost on the 135: 300-500: 30. New york: henry holt and company, 128 first printing of the stated first edition, 2nd state with roams page 44 crane a10. Original evergreen hardcover with gilt front pastedown and lettering along the spine.
First published in west-running brook 128 as the title poem, this narrative depicts a conversation between fred and his wife as they. Robert frosts west-running brook, published in 128. Hundreds of famous, classical poems to browse, study, or send to a friend. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition - starting at 35. The scarce original glassine has a couple of small chips but is in very nice condition. Edition used as base for this ebook: new york: henry holt, 128 first edition. In very good condition, wear at corners, some underlining in pencil, signed by previous owner on front end page. First edition, first issue, of frosts fifth collection of verse, widely hailed as one of his most accomplished works. 17 Twenty poems, some more well known than others, have been selected from among these collections of. West running brook is a book of poetry by robert frost, written in 123 and published by henry holt and co. The last mowing by robert frost poem text and resources. There is a separate signed limited edition totaling 80 copies that is the second edition. For example, the titular west-running brook involves a husband and wife conversing about a brook that runs west instead of east, which frost uses as a symbol for the importance of contrast to achieve harmony in personal relationships.
The text is illustrated with woodcuts by lankes, and their rough beauty is perfectly paired with frosts verse. One of frosts most popular collections of poetry, includes the title poem and 38 others. Laid-in at the rear of the book are portions of the original dust jacket. Gilt illustrated label on front board and gilt lettering on spine. West-running brook 128, frosts fifth book of poems, is divided into six sections, one of which. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Fred, where is north? North? North is there, my love. West-running brook frost, robert on a free shipping on qualifying offers. It was first published in 128 by henry holt and company. New york: henry holt and company, 128 illustrated by j. 1030 64 pages, thin 8vo, handsomely rebound in full black morocco with an inlay image from the original cover. Portrait of smiling american poet robert frost, 162.
No first edition slug on copyright page; misprint roams on p. This classicnote on robert frost focuses on seven collections of poetry: a boys will 113, north of boston 114, mountain interval 116, new hampshire 123, west-running brook 128, a witness tree 142, and come in and other poems 143. In the poem west-running brook, the symbol is refined and. Buy west-running brook by robert frost online at alibris. West running brook by robert frost, published by henry holt. West-running brook takes the form of a dialogue between husband and. Contributors, henry holt and company, plimpton press. Regarding the physical medium, the binding and typesetting are fine -- never deficient and never. Very good with wear to the spine ends and corners, lightly scuffed, an ink notation on the front endpaper. West-running brook contains my favorite poem by frost. However, in near panic it just makes it home before dark closes it out. 355 In addition to the title poem west-running brook, this work contains acquainted. This is the first edition of robert frosts west-running brook. This book is about life as seen through the eyes of robert frost. On account of this volume frost is called home spun philosopher. First edition as indicated by the copyright date of 128 on the copyright page with no mention of. West-running brook by frost, robert seller charles agvent published 128 condition a short tear and slight chipping to the upper front corner of the front endpaper. The dustwrapper has a short closed tear at the edition first edition item price.
Crane a10: presumed second state with first edition printed on the copyright page. West-running brook, robert frost, first edition, 128, henry holt and company, poetry book. West-running brook is robert frosts poetry book containing woodcuts. Good condition illustrated rare book first edition thank you. Robert frost hand signed book west running brook 128 without original prints click photos to enlarge description robert frost signed poetry book title. - first edition of robert frosts west running book, a rare find in the original dust jacket. It is this backward motion toward the source, against the stream, that most we see ourselves in, the tribute of the current to the source. It is the story of a bird caught out a bit from its nest and refuge as night falls. The freedom of the moon by robert frost poem text and resources. Details about west-running brook by robert frost 128, 1st edition hc henry holt. In this memorable work frost explores the symbolism of a stream, one of frosts. 524 Robert frost, the quintessential poet of new england, was born in san francisco in 1874. On account of this volume robert frost is called home spun philosopher. In new england only one small river flows to west while all the other rivers flow to east. Very good with wear to the spine ends and corners, lightly scuffed, an ink. Company, new york, ny 128 first printing of the stated first edition, 2nd state with. The poetry of robert frost west running brook and a further range. Even the listing of the poems, as they appear had taken great study to.