[Copeland and Day Rarity- 50 Copies, Stephen Crane] The Black Riders

Boston: Copeland and Day, 1895.

First edition. Original cream paper covered boards, printed paper label to spine. Printed entirely in pale green ink. 76pp. Crane's second book, the exceedingly scarce deluxe issue, one of 50 copies on japan vellum. This was the author's first collection of poetry, and the first book to be published under his name. ABPC and Rare Book Hub trace only two copies at auction in the last 25 years. Vincent Starrett, in his Bibliography of Crane says that 'The Black Riders' on japan vellum is the most difficult item to find. Of the 50 copies printed, probably not more than half of them are still in existence. "Kraus 20a. Near fine.

Price: $3,250.00   Item #4651