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A beautifully preserved mid-century edition of Walt Whitman's classic Leaves of Grass, published by The Heritage Club in April 1950. …
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A beautifully preserved mid-century edition of Walt Whitman's classic Leaves of Grass, published by The Heritage Club in April 1950. This definitive, unabridged volume is heavily enhanced by the striking, bold illustrations and typographic design of renowned American modernist artist Rockwell Kent.
True to Kent’s original design vision for the Heritage Club, the volume is bound in a rich, textured grass-green linen cloth featuring brilliant gilt-stamped typography and stylized blade-of-grass motifs on the spine and front cover.
This highly collectible copy comes complete with its original matching green protective slipcase and the rare, original ephemeral Sandglass monthly insert (No. 11N), providing wonderful historical context and establishing its exact 1950 printing date. A stunning, sculptural addition to a Mid-Century Modern bookcase, Grandmillennial library, or an updated traditional styling project.
3 pieces included
1-Book
1-Sleeve
1-Insert
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- Dimensions
- 6.5ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 9.75ʺH
- Artist
- Rockwell Kent
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Linen
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Teal
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition. The book itself is tightly bound with crisp, clean pages, free of writing or heavy foxing. The … moreExcellent vintage condition. The book itself is tightly bound with crisp, clean pages, free of writing or heavy foxing. The gilt stamping on the spine and front cover remains bright and clear. The slipcase shows light, uniform shelf wear and minor age-toned fading overall, consistent with age, but remains structurally sound and sturdy. The Sandglass insert is beautifully preserved. less
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