Poems of Walt Whitman (c.1910) | Canterbury Poets, Walter Scott Edition

A beautifully produced early-20th-century edition of Poems by Walt Whitman issued in an elegant small-format binding by Walter Scott Publishing Co. This compact volume is bound in original royal blue cloth, richly decorated with blind-stamped floral borders and an ornate gilt wreath framing the title on the front board, with matching gilt ornamentation to the spine.

Binding cloth and gilt bright. Binding tight/ sound. Light, even age-toning to pages. 318 + ads.

The text includes selections from Leaves of Grass, along with additional poems. An attractive and scarce Whitman volume that balances literary importance with refined craftsmanship.

Walt Whitman (1819–1892) was one of the most influential figures in American poetry and is widely regarded as the father of free verse. His groundbreaking work Leaves of Grass reshaped poetic form and subject matter, celebrating democracy, the human body, labor, and the natural world. Initially controversial, Whitman’s writing has since become foundational to American literature and continues to resonate for its bold voice and enduring vision.

Condition: Very Good- Near Fine

Size: 4 1/4’ x 5 1/2”

A collectible Whitman edition for poetry lovers and collectors of decorative bindings.