Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass; Passage to India. [New York : J.S. Redfield and 3 others]; Washington, D.C. : [Sold by Walt Whitman], 1871.  Adopted!
Though many editions of Leaves of Grass appeared during Whitman’s lifetime, our copy of this classic work is especially prized because it features a handwritten inscription from the poet to his friend, the nature writer John Burroughs.

Proposed Conservation Treatment:
Mend tears as needed. Insert barrier sheets. Make a chemise (inner wrapper) for book before placing it into a box. Cloth covered clamshell box.

($725)