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Robert Frost. The Constant Symbol, NY: Barrett/Spiral Press, 1962.

 Item

Dates

  • Creation: 1962.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Registration with the collection is required. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only. Materials will be retrieved from and returned to storage areas by staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 109 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

1st edition, limited (1/500) hand tied printed paperwraps, w/original envelope. Designed and printed as a Christmas greeting exclusively for Cornelia & Waller Barrett (with Frost's permission) by Joseph Blumenthal at The Spiral Press. (Crane B35.) Included with the printed text of the poem, is a facsimile manuscript reproduction in Frost's hand. The present offering is specially inscribed by Blumenthal to Harold Corbin on the colophon page. Corbin was a personal friend of both Blumenthal and Frost, and hosted both men in his home. A unique association copy, in fine condition.

Repository Details

Part of the Nicholson Library Special Collections Repository

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