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Poems of Love and Life

Book

DescriptionThis book, titled Poems of Love and Life, is a collection of poetry by Lewis Howard Latimer. The book is dedicated to his wife, Mary Wilson Latimer, and features a portrait of the author on the inside cover. This edition was published by friends and admirers on the occasion of Latimer's seventy-seventh birthday in 1925. The book appears to be bound in brown suede with the title embossed on the cover. Keywords: Lewis Howard Latimer, Poems of Love and Life, Mary Wilson Latimer, African American poetry, vintage poetry collection, historical publication, 1925 edition, birthday dedication

Poems of Love and Life Title Page; The image shows an open book titled

Context

Book of poetry by Lewis Latimer: Published as a commemorative edition for Latimer's seventy-seventh birthday, the book is a reflection of his personal experiences and emotions, captured in verse, and dedicated to his wife.

Collection

Latimer Family Collection : Latimer House

Dimensions

Dimension Description

9.5"x6.5"

Book Details

Author

Lewis Howard Latimer

Edition

First

Date Published

1925

Binding

Binding Type

Brown suede hardcover

Location

Box

Shelf

LLH Attic

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Collection

Museum

Lewis Latimer House

City

FlushingQueens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States