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Lot 166

John Brown's Body by Stephen Vincent Benét – First Edition (1928) 

Estimate: $500 - $800

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Title:
John Brown's Body by Stephen Vincent Benét – First Edition (1928) 

Description:
An original first trade edition copy of Stephen Vincent Benét’s epic Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative poem, John Brown's Body. Published in 1928 by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York. This book-length masterpiece chronicles the history of the American Civil War from the raid on Harpers Ferry to its conclusion, remaining a cornerstone of 20th-century American poetry. 

  • Author: Stephen Vincent Benét
  • Publisher: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc.
  • Publication Year: 1928
  • Edition: Stated First Edition (First trade printing following the limited deluxe edition).
  • Format: Hardcover (cloth boards).
  • Features: Features the original illustrated title and facing pages showcasing Benét's previous works.
  • Dimensions 8X6


Condition Report

  • Binding: The volume shows typical age-appropriate shelf wear. The green/black cloth cover is intact but displays some fading, softening at the spine ends, and light rubbing to corners. 
  • Interior: The text block remains tightly bound. Internal pages exhibit expected mild age-toning but are clear of heavy staining or major tear

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