Jun 19, 2014 - Sale 2355

Sale 2355 - Lot 131

Unsold
Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900
FROST, ROBERT. Steeple Bush. 8vo, original 1/4 cloth over gilt-stamped boards, small spot of soiling, spine slightly darkened; custom chemise and 1/4 morocco slipcase. New York: Henry Holt, 1947

Additional Details

limited edition, number 17 of 751 copies signed by the author. with an additional inscription in the year of publication on front free endpaper "To Charles and Mary Bolté from their faithful friend Robert Frost. Ripton, VT U.S.A. July, 30 1947." The Bolté's were acquainted with Frost through their peace advocacy, in particular Charles' efforts after World War II as a prominent member of and spokesman for The American Veterans Committee to strengthen the power of the UN, especially in light of the recent nuclear attacks on Japan. a nice association. APG 57a.