LIGHTED CANDLES. Poems by Members of the Stockton Poetry Society.
Stockton, CA: Goliath Press; Stockton Poetry Society, 1939. First Edition. Paperback. Very good+ condition. Item #020411
[iv], 19-pages of staple-bound text. Original thick paper wrappers, with minor creasing and edge wear, remaining in excellent condition. Front cover title and illustration appears to be lithographed, but could be a screen print or other type of printing. The text is hand-set. Though not stated in the publication, this appears to be the inaugural publication of the organization, containing contributions by 24 members of the Stockton Poetry Society, which was active 1939-1952. Two copies are listed on OCLC. Contributors include: Fred L. Farley, Anne Simminger, Katharine B. Moore, Anna-Mary Devlin, Evelyn Smith, Margaret Albanese, Walter Wright, Phoebe Lou Rohrbacher, Lewis A. Whitehead, Lirrel Starling, Marcella Wood, Erin McGhee, Marguerite Smythe, Eula Elaine Sharp, Mildred Galyardt, Theodosia Benjamin, Francis M. Riley, Harland E. Fitch, Mary Virginia Davis, Mary Ainsie McMichael, Lucille Elliott, Amanda Tritle Field, Eleanor Powell, and the organization Secretary Grace Maddock Miller. One small spot of staining to the title page. The text is clean and unmarked. Height = 19cm. First edition.
Price: $475.00