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Up for sale is a genuinely scarce, authentic copy of The Garden of Banished Care, a regional collection of poetry and verse written by John De Witt. Published in 1919 by the McKee Printing Company in Spokane, Washington, this booklet offers a unique, intimate glimpse into the post-World War I homefront culture of the Pacific Northwest.
This volume is heavily sought after by regional historians and military collectors for its beautiful page 11 poem dedicated to \"The 91st Division\" (The famous \"Wild West Division\" made up of soldiers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California), celebrating their grit and actions during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
The book features striking Art Nouveau-style ornamental borders around every single page of text, making it a beautiful display piece for any antique book library.
Item Details
- Title: The Garden of Banished Care
- Publisher: McKee Printing Co., Spokane, Wash.
- Publication Year: 1919 (First Edition / Private Printing)
- Binding: Softcover / Paper Wraps
Condition Report
- Interior: Very Good to Excellent. The inner pages are remarkably clean, crisp, bright white, and entirely free of handwriting, foxing, or major staining. The portrait of the author and the red text blocks remain vibrant.
- Cover/Spine: Fair to Good. The original red paper wraps are delicate and show expected wear for their age. There is paper loss, splitting, and minor chipping along the top and bottom of the fragile paper spine hinge.
Please review all included high-resolution photos carefully to assess the exterior spine wear before purchasing.
