[Rarebooks] FS: Signed Arctic Poem; Sabin 49217

[Kaaterskill Books]

On this snowbound chilly eve we offer for sale:


[Mines, John Flavel]. THE HEROES OF THE LAST LUSTRE: A POEM. New 
York: D. Dana, Jr., 1858. 135 pp. 12mo. Blind-stamped maroon cloth 
(hardback) with gilt titles to spine and gilt device to front board. 
First edition.

Inscribed by the author who entered the army as chaplain in May, 
1861, was prisoner at  the famous "Libby" prison, but later retired 
from the ministry, was given a commission, and was mustered out in 
May, 1865, as a lieutenant-colonel. After the war he entered upon a 
literary career, and wrote sometimes under the nom de plume of "Felix 
Oldboy." Inscription dated January 1st 1865, and signed Chaplain 
Mines to Thomas H. Messer, noting the city and Cavalry Hospital of 
Messer (who was no doubt a patient).

The poem is dedicated to missionary efforts in the Arctic. An 
uncommon work. We could locate no signed copies nor have any copies 
appeared at auction in the last forty years.

Spine ends chipped at the bands, tears to spine, extremities worn 
especially at the corners with some loss, Messer's name to title page 
otherwise leaves clean and unmarked, binding solid, a good copy of 
this scarce title.  Sabin 49217. $350.00  [25260].

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Regards,

Charles Kutcher
Kaaterskill Books
P.O. Box 122
East Jewett, NY 12424.
Phone: 518-589-0555.
Email: books at kaaterskillbooks.com
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