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Signed by the author on the first (title) page, with a dated inscription to a named individual. Clean pages; no owners' marks; the soft cover has a short, narrow surface tear at the lower spine and shallow edge chipping at spine ends but is otherwise attractive. 85pp. Author's second poetry collection.; Signed by Author.

Book. Thin Octavo; VG-; quarter bound green spine without text; light green slipcase; slipcase exterior shows slight soiling, probably due to handling; lightly sunned edges; minor wear to edges; otherwise intact; light green marbled boards; red lettering to front; fully intact binding; slight whitish spotting to spine; few, minor smudges to exterior; text block has creamy yellow coloring; lithographic reproduction of handwritten text; four unpaginated leaves; holographically signed by the author and dated "Oct 1931" with "No. 8" under signature; interior clean. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office, Case #2-New Ephemera Box #4. 1365492. FP New Rockville Stock.

FIRST LETTER: Dated October 8, 1965. On Alfred A. Montapert stationary. A red, white, blue and gold crescent shield along with the address. The letter is addressed to Mr. Henry S. Swift, Editor, Modern Merchant Furst-McNess Company in Freeport, Illinois. Excerpt, "Dr. Mr. Swift: We would like to present to you a copy of our new book DISTILLED WISDOM." Letter condition: Very Good. Size: 7 ¼" x 10 ½" tall. One page with three envelope fold lines. Attached to the letter is the REPLY from Henry S. Swift, dated November 11, 1965 (un-signed). Excerpt, "Dear Mr. Montapert: Many thanks for sending a copy of your new book DISTILLED WISDOM.I am enclosing a copy of our semi-monthly publication, The Modern Merchant" This letter condition: Fair+. Size: 8 ½" x 11" tall. One page. SECOND LETTER: Dated November 15, 1965 -RESPONSE to Mr. Swift. On Alfred A. Montapert stationary. A red, white, blue and gold crescent shield along with the address. The letter is addressed to Mr. Henry S. Swift, Editor, Modern Merchant Furst-McNess Company. Excerpt, "It was with great pleasure that we read your book review on DISTILLED WISDOM in the Modern Merchant." This letter condition: Very Good. Size: 7 ¼" x 10 ½" tall. One page with two envelope fold lines. This letter is enclosed an envelope with two 5-cent U. S. Postage stamps and the post office stamp/Los Angeles Calif. November 15, 1965. Condition: top opened with a tear, the back has three, what appears to be glue remain stains, otherwise, in good- condition. DATE PUBLISHED: 1965 EDITION: