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NO AUTHOR. The Optimist. [Subtitle]: "a Little Journal of Criticism, Review and Inspiration. " [Title Page]
Boone, Iowa: H.S. Kneedler, 1900-1901. First edition. Softbound. 12mo in illustrated self-wrappers; letter press. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Sept. 1900)- thru v. 2, no. 3 (May 1901); 2 v. :; ill. ;; 16 cm. With two copies of Vol 2, Num 2 and lacking Vol 2 ,Number 1. Nine items altogether. A scarce, interesting early literary serial from Iowa. Apparently short- lived, as v.2, num 3 seems to be the last issue. Handsomely produced. // Regionalism. Early 20th Century literary journals, Poetry, Mid-western United States; essays, short stories. Letterpress, Fine printing. Varies from Near Fine to Good; overall VG+, although at least ? have cracked self-wrappers and one volume has heavy creasing to tfront cover and first few pages.
Offered for US$ 125.00 by: Calvello Books - Book number: 5043