Field, Eugene. With Trumpet and Drum
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1892. First and limited edition, out of series copy, signed by the publisher (from a total edition of 250). Charming presentation copy, inscribed by Field to his wife Julia in red and black ink with two his most popular poems ("Little Boy Blue" and "Dutch Lullaby"), and with two color illustrations by him adorning same (manuscript appearing on front free endpaper, and on rear endpaper and blank). 8vo. xi, (i), 126 pp. Publisher's quarter vellum over drab paper-covered boards, spine lettered in gilt; top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed; illustrated book-plate on front paste-down; scattered very light spotting to text; in green cloth fall-down-back box.
A fine and charming presentation copy of Field's collected verse, inscribed by him to his "Dearest and Most Beautiful" wife Julia, with two original poems and two color illustrations. Inscribed are two of Field's most popular poems, "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod", the latter under its original title, "Dutch Lullaby".
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Provenance
From the collection of Justin G. Schiller
