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KILMER, JOYCE

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KILMER, JOYCE
(1886 - 1918) American poet and author, most remembered for his poem "Trees". Killed in action in World War I. Rare signed book, the first edition, first printing of his book of poetry Trees and Other Poems, George H. Doran Co., New York, 1914, bearing a lengthy signed inscription on the front flyleaf: "This little birthday gift comes to Miss Helen Francis Doyle from Salomon de la Selva. But it carries the good wishes of Joyce Kilmer New York City April 5, 1915". Some slight soiling to left margin of signed page, corners slightly bumped, paper label on spine has marginal chips with paper covering boards splitting along gutter, overall very good condition.