834 of 401 lots
834
Robert Frost, A Boy's Will, 1915, Signed
Estimate:
$300 - $400
Sold
$250
Live Auction
September 29th, 2022 Gallery Auction l Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency, Fashion & Accessories
Description
Robert Frost; A BOY'S WILL (NY: Henry Holt, 1915) The author's first book, signed on the title page and dated 1960; 8vo, 3/4 brown morocco, marbled boards, with label of "The Sunwise Turn," an avant-garde bookshop in Manhattan, 1916-1927, frequented by Frost and other luminaries
Condition
Leather with some rubbing and scuffing, marbled paper worn. Additional Notes, September 22: There are no bookplates or signatures of previous owners, however there is a light pen doodle at upper right corner or original blank flyleaf. The half title has three small light brown stains. The text block has an even toning but no foxing.