Tryout 1934 Vol 16 No 8

TRYOUT, THE. September 1934 (volume 16, number 8). Edited by C. W. Smith. Haverhill, Mass.: C. W. Smith, September 1934 (volume 16, number 8). Small octavo, single issue, printed self wrappers, sewn. Accompanied by the supplement: IN MEMORY EDITH MAY MINITER A COWORKER IN AMATEUR JOURNALISM 1884-1934. Issued by Laurie A. Sawyer, C. W. Smith [cover title]. Haverhill, Mass.: C. W. Smith, n.d. [1934], a 16-page booklet (plus covers) with brief memoirs and appreciations by her friends and fellow amateur writers. Includes H. P. Lovecraft's poem "Edith Miniter: Born on Wilbraham Mountain, Massachusetts May 5, 1869. Died at North Wilbraham, Massachusetts, June 8, 1934," pages [5-6] (note: in this copy (all copies?) this leaf is duplicated as pages [7-8]. Joshi I-B-iii-35 (who incorrectly dates this August 1934). A fine copy. Rare. (#114472) Price: $450.00