This vintage book contains Charles Hanson Towne's 1909 poem, "Manhattan". Charles Hanson Towne (1877-1949) was an American poet, author, editor, and popular figure New York society. He wrote many books of verse, plays, essays, song cycles, memoirs, literary columns, travel essays, and operettas. His career started at the remarkably early age of 11, when he became the 'publisher' of the Unique Monthly, a magazine designed for children and created by Towne and his friends. "Manhattan" is a fantastic example of Towne's unique ...
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This vintage book contains Charles Hanson Towne's 1909 poem, "Manhattan". Charles Hanson Towne (1877-1949) was an American poet, author, editor, and popular figure New York society. He wrote many books of verse, plays, essays, song cycles, memoirs, literary columns, travel essays, and operettas. His career started at the remarkably early age of 11, when he became the 'publisher' of the Unique Monthly, a magazine designed for children and created by Towne and his friends. "Manhattan" is a fantastic example of Towne's unique poetic style, constituting a must-read for all poetry lovers and fans of Towne's seminal work. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
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Add this copy of Manhattan to cart. $3.88, fair condition, Sold by Victoria Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bere Alston, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1909 by New York Mitchell Kennerley 1909.
Add this copy of Manhattan, to cart. $27.85, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
Add this copy of Manhattan to cart. $38.01, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by White Press.
Add this copy of Manhattan to cart. $42.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1909 by Mitchell Kennerley.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. First edition. Half red cloth with paper spine label, gray papercovered boards. Frontispiece is from a drawing by Thomas Fogarty. Small bookstore label on rear pastedown, wrinkle in front pastedown, extremities worn and nicked, an about very good copy with spine label darkened and rubbed. Poetry.
Add this copy of Manhattan (Signed Presentation Copy) to cart. $56.00, good condition, Sold by Xerxes Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Glen Head, NY, UNITED STATES.
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New York 1909 first edition. Kennerley. Hardcover thin sm octavo. 44p. Fullpage drawing of Manhattan as frontispiece. **Inscribed and signed by Towne in presentation to Miss Oshler in 1910. Good, light over all wear; hinges not cracked. Mounted printed paper spine label present. no dj.
Add this copy of Manhattan to cart. $57.00, very good condition, Sold by Clausen Books, RMABA rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Colorado Springs, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1909 by Mitchell Kennerley.
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Thomas Fogarty (frontispiece drawing by) Very Good. Hardcover. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Signed. Author's Signature and Poem Author's inked signature and poem on ffep. Gift quality copy! Clean and tight. Small moisture stain on front cover along spine, light shelf wear and character soiling. 44pp.
Add this copy of Manhattan to cart. $60.62, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Palala Press.
