Lyman Bryson — Smoky Roses

New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1916. First edition. Hardback. The signed first edition of an intriguing poetic anthology written by American public educator Lyman Bryson before he gained wide recognition. The signed first edition of Smoky Roses, an intriguing anthology written by American author and educator Lyman Bryson. Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in 1916.In the publisher's original grey paper boards, with the author's signed inscription to the front free end paper.Written before he became famous for his educational radio and television programs for CBS during the 1930's, Bryson wrote this charming set of poems, including narrative poems Andrea's Morning and The Wrecker as a young man. Much-loved by students and those who knew him, Bryson proves with this anthology that he was an excellent writer as well as a professor at Columbia University. In the publisher's original grey paper boards. Externally, smart. Minor signs of shelf wear to the extremities, and to the head and tail of the spine. A small graze to the front joint. Slight fading to the title label, heavier to the spine label. The odd small mark to the extremities of the boards, heavier to the rear joint. End papers are generally bright and clean, with the faint odd spot. The author's signed inscription to the front free end paper. Internally, firmly bound, with slight wear to hinge between leaves pp.48-49. Pages are bright and clean, with very faint spotting to the title leaf. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .