American writer (1886–1918), best known for the much-anthologized poem “Trees,” who was killed at the Second Battle of Marne at the age of 31. Signed book: Trees and Other Poems. First edition, first printing. NY: George H. Doran Co. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 75 pages. Signed in ink on the front free end page “Joyce Kilmer, Oct. 23, 1914.” In fair to good condition, with soiling, rubbing, and bumping to covers, spine partly detached and approximately 45% missing, toning and damp staining to front blanks (affecting signed area but not affecting legibility), and small traces of insect damage inside front cover. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
