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Thanks for your kind letter, just rec'd received & read with greatest interest & pleasure—I sell my books
In his Commonplace Book Whitman noted sending a circular to Platt on October 22, but on the following
page, on Platt's calling card, he wrote: "Oct 23—Letter from, very warm ab't poems, & asking ab't books—I
The poet sent the 1876 Leaves of Grass on October 27 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman referred to Rossetti's edition as a "horrible dismemberment of my book" in his August 12, 1871
Walt Whitman sent a copy of Leaves of Grass (Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Doggett lived in Bristol, England (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
the official authorities there seems no alternative for us but to decline to further circulate the book
the firm was willing to turn over to Whitman the plates, the steel portrait and 225 copies of the book
proposition is that we at once make the revision here indicated, & go on with the regular issue of the book—If
house—no talk or information that may lead to newspaper items—the change to be just silently made—the book
totalled $42.77; he also received $24 from Worthington and about $47.50 from Scott (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Harry (at Marlton, New Jersey) —and Ruth (in Kansas) are some time married, & have children.
Leaves of Grass and Specimen Days to William Thompson in Nottingham, England (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Rossetti (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Stafford) Goldy and her daughter Amy had returned to Topeka, Kansas, on March 23 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
see the letter from Whitman to Harry Stafford of February 10, 1884), sent $10 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
November 9 Whitman received through Donaldson "Ferry pass for horse & buggy" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Dr N. decidedly discountenanced the idea" (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
month, and had Thanksgiving Day dinner with Debbie Browning on November 26 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
In American currency the gift amounted to $239.83 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
horse & light wagon —was down to Glendale all day last Sunday—all well—Ruth home, with her baby , Harry
September, and Burroughs came on October 1 and Eldridge on the following day (Whitman's Commonplace Book
through even in capitalization, punctuation &c it shall be so—no sensationalism or luxury—a well made book
for honest wear & use & carrying with you—to retail at $3— The book has not hitherto been really published
Osgood informed Whitman on May 31 that the firm would be "glad to publish the book" and proposed a royalty
Again he inquired about Worthington's pirated books: "We should like to feel clear that you can control
the old Thayer & Eldridge plates, so as to stop the issue of any books printed from them" (The Complete
enclosed a copy of Our Poetical Favorites as a sample of what the firm proposed to do with Whitman's book
London agency & depository— and send to the names on the accompanying list —all special friends of the book
The "list of names in Eng[land]" is not with the letter (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman noted receipt of $9.70 from Jones on the preceding day (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E
The books will be sent next mail.
A money order for $24 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
York Aug 3 187 8 Walt Whitman Esq Dear Sir— Mr Sarony desires me to acknowledge the receipt of the books
Are you still proceeding with the sale of the book?
certainly could not amount to any thing—but I want you to be satisfied, to continue as publishers of the book
According to Whitman's Commonplace Book, this communication was sent on March 8 (Charles E.
Osgood & Co., the publishers of the newest edition of Leaves of Grass: "We are of the opinion that this book
is such a book as brings it within the provisions of the Public Statutes respecting obscene literature
Whitman was with the Staffords from February 16 to March 6 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
complimentary greeting by cable from Henry Irving —I remain much as usual—bodily disabled, however, & a prisoner
fuller information—Hear from Dr B[ucke] & Kennedy often & from John B[urroughs] at long intervals—K's book
Burroughs wrote several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Birds and Poets (1877), Notes on
For more information on the book, see James E.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
He was the author of many books and articles on German-American affairs and was superintendent of German
Rolleston on the first book-length translation of Whitman's poetry, published as Grashalme in 1889.
Whitman wanted to publish a "big book" that included all of his writings, and, with the help of Horace
The book was published in December 1888.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Rolleston's selected translation, which was the first book-length translation from Whitman to be published
H T will send hence (March 4) two copies of my big book by express, one for you & one for Nelly —yours
Whitman's Complete Poems & Prose (1888), a volume Whitman often referred to as the "big book," was published
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Whitman received the book of translations by Karl Knortz and Thomas W. H.
Rolleston, Grashalme, on February 25 (The Commonplace Book, Charles E.
three days & nights—nothing very new—sunny & very cold here—some strangely favorable notices ab't my books
yet—he leaves Canada Monday next—I shall seize the first chance to send you the big (complete works) book
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Whitman wanted to publish a "big book" that included all of his writings, and, with the help of Horace
The book was published in December 1888.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
1889 Am sitting by the oak fire all day—no visitors or letters—but sort o' get along with my papers & books—Kennedy
sympathy & greeting—My friend Horace Traubel has been all day numbering in red ink the small ed'n of big books
Whitman often referred to Complete Poems & Prose (1888) as his "big book."
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Grashalme, the first book-length German translation of Leaves of Grass, by Karl Knortz and Thomas William
card came—hope there may be many such reasonable nights—& days too—McKay has just come back f'm a book-tour
in Boston and N Y—he sold 27 of the big books —& of Nov.
Whitman wanted to publish a "big book" that included all of his writings, and, with the help of Horace
The book was published in December 1888.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
For more information on the book, see James E.
Fry (of England bro't a note from you) call'd upon me yesterday—and I sent you by him my new little book
For more information on the book, see James E.
He wrote to Whitman frequently, beginning in 1880, and later produced with Karl Knortz the first book-length
He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the
Whitman was paid $12 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
'88 The doctor was here this afternoon & speaks encouragingly but I still keep in my sick room—My books
For more information on the book, see James E.
For more information on the book, see James E.
told you in the former note that I gave you power to decide in such exigencies as always occur in book
According to Whitman's Commonplace Book, he enclosed a receipt for "10 guineas," which he had received
He made no mention of his health in the Commonplace Book on this date (Charles E.
Camden May 5 '89 The Frenchman Sarrazin's book came yesterday "Poésie Anglais"—tantalizing me a good
and apparently liked the critic's work on Leaves of Grass—Whitman even had Sarrazin's chapter on his book
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Whitman published his first "annex" to Leaves of Grass—"Sands at Seventy"—in the 1889 issue of his book
alone—often thinking—Dr [Bucke] was in for half an hour—ab't a continuation every way with me—I sent a big book
Whitman's Complete Poems & Prose (1888), a volume Whitman often referred to as the "big book," was published
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
I am sitting here by the stove as usual—have just sent over five big books to McKay, on order—Fine &
Whitman often referred to Complete Poems & Prose (1888) as his "big book."
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Evn'g March 12 '89 Sunny & fine here—& ab't the same as usual with me—several orders more for the big book
Whitman's Complete Poems & Prose (1888), a volume Whitman often referred to as the "big book," was published
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
notices from Chicago —Am busying myself with a special L of G. ed'n (to be trimm'd close & bound pocket book
Whitman had a limited pocket-book edition of Leaves of Grass printed in honor of his 70th birthday, on
For more information on the book see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Camden March 5 '89 Suppose you & N[elly] have rec'd y'r big books by this time—I can hardly tell why,
dull here with me, no mail to-day, & I am sitting here alone, wearied with the very sight of papers & books—Dr
Whitman's Complete Poems & Prose (1888), a volume Whitman often referred to as the "big book," was published
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Camden March 7 '89 6:50 P M Have come thro' the monotonous day much the same as usual—sold two big books
Whitman's Complete Poems & Prose (1888), a volume Whitman often referred to as the "big book," was published
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Rec'd a kind letter from T B Aldrich Boston—he buys the big book (sending $25 for it) —Am feeling well
Whitman's Complete Poems & Prose (1888), a volume Whitman often referred to as the "big book," was published
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Aldrich acknowledged receipt of the book on March 25, 1889.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
On March 28, 1889, Burroughs mentioned his new book: "A collection of Indoor Essays; rather a piece of
Whitman had a limited pocket-book edition of Leaves of Grass printed in honor of his 70th birthday, on
For more information on the book see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
comfortable—With me every thing continues on much the same—am slowly getting on with the new (pocket-book
In celebration of his seventieth year, Whitman published the limited and autographed pocket-book edition
N[elly]'s card came yesterday—my best prayers for more mark'd improvement—I have just sent off books
bo't in England—one Dr B[ucke]'s book specially sent for —I have just finished my supper:dinner.
biography Walt Whitman (1883) and two copies of November Boughs to Miss Langley (Whitman's Commonplace Book
David Newport, with whom Whitman had a "talk ab't Elias Hicks" on February 15 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Grashalme, the first book-length German translation of Leaves of Grass, by Karl Knortz and Thomas William
MS— Evn'g —Am sitting here alone by oak fire—went out in the wheel chair & enjoy'd it—sales of my books
and apparently liked the critic's work on Leaves of Grass—Whitman even had Sarrazin's chapter on his book