1931 Robert Howden Rhymes and Ramblings Signed 1939 Presentation Poems Scotland
$ 171.6
Description
1931 Robert Howden Rhymes and Ramblings Signed 1939 Presentation Poems Scotland. These are not later reproductions — they are author-produced originals, created eight years after the book’s publication and personally paired with this presentation copy. This copy is a personally presented and signed example from the author, inscribed and dated December 20, 1939, to Miss Margaret Geddes. Original 1931 first edition of Rhymes and Ramblings by Robert Howden, published in Oakland, California. This copy is a personally presented and signed example from the author, inscribed and dated December 20, 1939, to Miss Margaret Geddes. Laid in are original typewritten poem sheets by Howden, including “Robert Burns and Women” and “Saint Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland,” both dated November 23, 1939 and typed on paper bearing Howden’s Oakland address (12 Wildwood Avenue). These are not later reproductions — they are author-produced originals, created eight years after the book’s publication and personally paired with this presentation copy. Howden was a Scottish poet born in Galashiels, Scotland in 1863, later emigrating to California. This volume includes his autobiographical life sketch and reflects both his Scottish heritage and immigrant literary identity. The combination of first edition book + signed presentation + two original typed poems creates a true archival-grade association copy, far beyond a normal unsigned poetry book. The cover shows age toning and wear consistent with a small-press 1930s volume. Pages are complete and intact. Inserts are fragile but clean and highly legible. This is the type of material typically found in private literary estates, not the open market. --- robert howden, rhymes and ramblings, signed poetry book, scottish poet, 1931 first edition, oakland california poet, robert burns poem, literary manuscript, typewritten poems, signed association copy, rare poetry book, scottish literature, ephemera, vintage poetry, presentation copy
