Songs of a Devotee; Tower Press Booklets Number Two

Published by Maunsel, Dublin, 1906

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First edition, 40pp pamphlet complete with the errata slip. A near fine copy slight dulling to the edges of the wraps, no markings or inscriptions. Very scarce. Keohler was the only one of Joyce's early Dublin friends with whom he remained in contact. Keohler was employed by Hely's printers where Joyce visited him more than once. In later correspondence, Joyce responds to a gift of Koehlers 'little book' of poems, and asks him to sign a copy of 'your other little book' [Songs of a Devotee], which Joyce had been carrying around Europe for many years. He concludes 'I hope you are well and weathering with your old admirable serenity our somewhat gusty tunes.' Koehler responds with astonishment that Joyce still has his book; 'and yet when I come to remember your devotion to Dublin I can see that it was a little link for you with early days . . I am still in Hely's where you occasionally visited in ancient years . it has always seemed very significant to me that bloom was connected with Hely's'.…

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Title
Songs of a Devotee; Tower Press Booklets Number Two
Author
Keohler, Thomas; Joyce, James
Publisher
Maunsel, Dublin
Publication year
1906
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
Soft cover
Edition
1st Edition

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Rare and Antiquarian book store in Co Dublin, we have been in Blackrock for over 30 years. Specialising in antiquarian books, first editions, Irish interest, private presses and the social sciences. We are always interested in buying collections of books or important single volumes. Formerly Blackrock Rare Books and now in Cow's Lane Temple Bar. Please let us know if you wish to view any books listed online at our shop, as they are not stored on site.

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