John de Witt — Versatile Verse

Spokane, McEachern Bishop Printing Co. 1915 . First edition. Paperback. Very scarce first edition of John de Witt's charming poetry collection, profusely illustrated with photographs from Frank Palmer. Very scarce first edition.Publisher's original paperback.Profusely illustrated, mainly from Spokane photographer Frank Palmer.Lovely collection of songs and poems from American writer and former Musical Editor of the American Press Association of New York, Colonel John de Witt. According to page two, de Witt was the "first man to put a music page in the newspapers of the United States and Canada." This volume features verses such as "St. Mary's Lake", "At The Play" and "The Crystal River". Publisher's original paperback. Externally, generally smart with slight bumping and rubbing, resulting in minor loss of cloth at tail of spine. Furnished with the odd mark and a small tide mark to the front. Internally, text block firmly bound but completely detached from covers. Minimal spotting to the first and last few pages, otherwise bright and clean throughout. Good . Ill.: Frank Palmer. Good .