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Book Very Good No Jacket Signed by Author(s) 1st Edition George H. Doran New York 8vo - over 7¾ BABETTE DEUTSCH - BANNERS. SIGNED FIRST EDITION. New York: George H. Doran, 1919. First edition of Babette Deutsch's first published book, signed by the poet in blue ink at the top of the front free endpaper. An early appearance of an important figure in American letters. Deutsch lived and worked in New York City and went on to teach literature at Columbia University and the New School, while establishing herself as a poet, critic, translator, and literary scholar. Her poetic skill was highly regarded by Marianne Moore. A handsome copy with an especially desirable association through Deutsch's signature. Small fraying at the top of the spine; light, uniform fading to the boards. Square, clean, crisp, and tight.