Li'l Gal by Paul Laurence Dunbar 1904 First Edition |
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Publisher: Dodd, Mead and Co.1904 123 pages - First Edition. Illus. by Leigh Richmond Miner Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in 1872 in Dayton, where he was a classmate of Orville Wright. He wrote for Dayton community newspapers, published an African-American newsletter, and worked as an elevator operator while writing poetry. His work gained notice among literary figures including Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley and Ohio-born novelist and Atlantic Monthly editor William Dean Howells. Dunbar eventually achieved international fame. Although he is best known for his poetry, he also wrote short stories, novels, plays, and songs. He died in Dayton in 1906. Authentic-feeling Southern dialect of an earlier day still paints a picture for me. Authentic photos by Miner. The cover and highly decorated interior pages were created by Margaret Armstrong; you can see her initials at the base of the bouquet. Armstrong was one of several prominent women designers working in publishing during the late 1800s and early 1900s. She specialized in nature-inspired themes and worked on several of Dunbar’s books. Green cloth cover and spine decorated in florals on boards. Excellent with little wear. Tear to surface frontis, see photo. Otherwise very nice. Deckled edged pages. Please see and enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks |
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