TITANIC GREELEY (HORACE) The Wreck of the Titanic. A Poem, FIRST EDITION, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY inscribed 'For Bandsman Hartley's memory with the compliments of the author Horace Greeley, Mar. 22 1913, Brooklyn, NY.' on the front free endpaper, frontispiece by the author, tissue guard, publisher's limp maroon morocco, gilt lettered on upper cover, t.e.g. FINE COPY, 8vo, Brooklyn, N.Y., [1913] Footnotes: Fine copy with a rare and poignant presentation inscription from the author. The printed dedication of Dr. Greeley's poem about the Titanic is 'To her eight musicians: Hartley, Hume..., Undaunted bandsmen eight, where side by side/You braved the demon Fear... Tight to your courage with your violin string...'. This copy is inscribed by the author 'for Bandsman [Wallace] Hartley's memory...'. Hartley heroically led the band as the ship sank, losing his life alongside his fellow musicians. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing