Bert Morehouse — Poems

Pasadena , Bert Morehouse, c1920 . First edition. Paperback. A vanishingly scarce, inscribed first edition Pasadena poetry pamphlet by Bert Morehouse, with no copies held institutionally. In the publisher's original paper wraps and string binding. First edition. An exceptionally scarce copy of this work, with no recorded institutional copies. Inscribed by the author to the title-page: "To Mr. & Mrs. O. J. Owen and Mary Jean, With kindest regards and appreciation of their gracious friendship. Author."A concise Pasadena poetry booklet by Bert Morehouse, with poems previously published in regional California literary journals such as Western Poetry, Altadena Press, Poetry Caravan, and the Pasadena Star-News, several of which were also broadcast on Radio Station KEHE.With titles including "Out of Your Heart," "In Lovely June," "Poppies," "For the New Year," "Mother Love," and "Beyond the Dawn," among others. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, generally sound. Front and rear wraps fully disbound, with loss, chipping, and the odd closed tear to extremities. Fading to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean if typically age toned. Author's inscription to title page. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .