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Churchtown, Dundrum: Cuala Press, 1920. First edition, first printing. One of only 400 printed. Octavo. Original blue paper boards with buff linen spine. All edges untrimmed. In the original plain tan dust jacket, preserved in glassine wrap, with chipping to dust jacket (particularly to spine). Preserved in a custom clamshell box. A brilliant first printing of this monumental work in the exceedingly rare original dust jacket.. A remarkably bright first printing-in the scarce original dust jacket-of one of W.B. Yeats's (1865-1939) most important poetry collections. One of only 400 printed. Michael Robartes and the Dancer includes the first book printing of some of Yeats's most famous poems, including "The Second Coming," "Easter, 1916," and "A Prayer for My Daughter." The book was printed and published by Yeats's sister, Elizabeth Corbet Yeats, and, according to its colophon, was completed on All Soul's Day (November 1st) 1920-although Wade (a Yeats editor and bibliographer) claims the book was not… Read More

Chicago: Young Americans for Freedom, 1963. Flyer. 8.5 x 11 inches. Fine.. Exceptional flyer advertising the "Rally for Conservatism" sponsored by Young Americans for Freedom at the Medinah Temple in Chicago, Illinois on November 13, 1963, featuring US Representative Donald C. Bruce, William F. Buckley Jr., Dr. Philip Crane, and M. Stanton Evans. Young Americans for Freedom was founded in 1960 with the help of William F. Buckley Jr. to promote the ideals of individual freedom, strong national defense, and traditional values. YAF proved an effective opponent of communism and influenced many young Americans through its nationwide speaking engagements, publications, and social events. This bright 1963 flyer advertises a Chicago rally featuring a bevy of the days' conservative leaders. In addition to William F. Buckley Jr., National Review founder and popular movement leader, the event featured Donald C. Bruce, the founder of the Americana Conservative Union and US Representative from Indiana, Dr.… Read More