Rantoul, Robert Samuel and James Andrew Gillis editors

TO-DAY: a paper printed during the fair of the Essex Institute and Oratorio Society at Salem, Mass., From October 31st to November 4th, 1870.

[Salem, Mass. 1870]. Unbound sheets (some uncut), 29.5 x 22.5cm. Two preliminary leaves, printed with the series title and table of contents for the issues which follow: Nos. 1-5; Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 1870, 40pp. (8pp. each no.). Laid in between the 2 preliminary leaves is a folded sheet of music, "Song / Rose of May," by E.C. Cheever [title page and two pages of music and lyrics; 4th page blank]. Very good. Contributors listed in BAL include: BAL: 1437- Charles T. Brooks pp.10-11 and p.18; BAL: 4473- Richard Henry Dana pp.33-34; BAL: 8274- T.W. Higginson- p.9. Item #65254

Price: $275.00