Second Book of Verse : (Signed)

260 pages; 12mo (7.25") 18 cm; Hardcover, gray cloth, gilt lettering, [x] + 200 pages, laid paper throughout, 76 poems. ; Copyright 1892. This printing 1895. Sentimental, topical, narrative and humorous verse. ; Exterior shows moderate wear. Cloth on spine sunned but gilt is bright and readable. Front endpaper has three items affixed: 1) armorial bookplate of Eugene Field, 2) bookplate of George H. Yenowine, 3) printed poem entitled Booh which is SIGNED by Eugene Field in a very fine hand. Same page also has gift note from George H. Yenowine dated 1896. Also, copyright page is SIGNED by Julia Sutherland Field (Mrs. Eugene Field, the copyright holder) whose name is imprinted on same. Several pages unopened. Binding tight. (Image shows front endpaper)