153.9. Riley (James Whitcomb) Fugitive Pieces, first edition, presentation copy, i llustrated with original artwork, half copper morocco, gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, New York, 1914 § Field (Eugene) Second Book of Verse, first edition, signed presentation copy from the author, original cloth, t.e.g., others uncut, some wear and rubbing, bookplate of receipient, New York, 1893, 8vo (2)
est. £300 – £400
Riley’s Poems and Prose has numerous presentations and inscriptions, initially presented to Mrs. Eugene Field from Riley on a front free endpaper, signed by Riley on the title-page and under the portrait frontispeice, it hasa signed bookplate of Eugene Field, signed by Field, and a note from Eugene Field II on a rear free endpaper. It is also enbelished with 20 pieces of original artwork.