Bontemps, Arna Wendell, 1902-1973 Handy, W. C. (William Christopher), 1873-1958
Published / Created:
1941
Call Number:
JWJ Zan H192 940f
Image Count:
2
Description:
"Compositions, arrangements, and books by W. C. Handy": p. 305-308., Copy 1: Author's presentation copy to Carl Van Vechten, 6/30/41. Original dust wrappers., Includes music., and Published June, 1941, First printing."
Publisher:
Macmillan Co.,
Subject (Name):
Handy, W. C.--(William Christopher),--1873-1958, Handy, W. C.--(William Christopher),--1873-1958--Presentation inscription to C. Van Vechten, and Van Vechten, Carl,--1880-1964--Presentation inscription from W.C. Handy
"It is my intention in this booklet to commit myself on as many points as possible"--Preface., One of at least six unexpurgated copies (lst state). This copy was buried underground by Dorothy Pound for safekeeping during World War II. Ms. word in Greek on free front endpaper possibly in Pound's holograph. Autograph of Dorothy Pound, bookplate of Omar S. Pound and ms. notes of Ezra Pound. Dust jacket., and There were three states of this edition; the first was unexpurgated, the second has cancel leaves, and the third has the offending leaves and their conjugates replaced. Cf. Gallup, D.C. Pound, A45a.
Publisher:
Faber & Faber,
Subject (Name):
Cameron, John M.--Bookplate, Gallup, Donald Clifford,--1913---Ms. notes, Hodgson, Ralph,--1871-1962--Autograph, Morley, F. V.--(Frank Vigor),--1899---Ownership, Pound, Dorothy--Autograph, Pound, Ezra,--1885-1972--Ms. Notes, and Pound, Omar S.--Bookplate