Merrill Moore / Illegitimate Sonnets Signed 1st Edition 1950

The First Appearance of Edward Gorey in Book Form. Author: Moore, Merrill Title: Illegitimate Sonnets Publication: New York: Twayne Publishers, Inc. Near Fine / Very Good. A glorious 1st Edition, signed by Moore, and the first appearance in book form of influential illustrator, Edward Gorey. Gild titling on spine and front cover.

Mild edge wear to binding and jacket, with the jacket also lightly rubbed. Moore has boldly inscribed this piece to the Reverend Philip Gresham, a church pastor in Roanoke, Va, embroiled in Jim Crow-era controversy. A dispute over segregation prompted the resignation of Gresham, rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Roanoke, Virginia.

Gresham favored racially-integrated church functions, while a number of his vestrymen opposed. Endpapers illustrated by Edward Gorey, in his first commercially published book appearance. A signed first edition with endpapers illustrated by Edward Gorey, in his first commercially published book appearance. Subject: Americana, Art, Literature, Miscellaneous. Vintage Books and Fine Art is a used, rare and antiquarian bookstore and art gallery in the historic district of beautiful downtown Easton, Maryland. We specialize in Fine Books in scholarly topics, Antique Maps, Historic Documents, and Newspapers. We pride ourselves on our personalized service, building lasting relationships with our customers, from first-time browsers to long-lasting clients who have been with us since the beginning. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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