N.p. Privately Printed, 1872. First edition. 8vo, 20x14cm, [3], 98pp with [50]pp consisting of 13 separately printed Pike poems and "In Memoriam Albert Pike" from 1898 bound in at rear. Lengthy presentation inscription from Pike to Capt. Fayette Hewitt and dated in 1872, Washington, on separate leaf in front; and opposite, a lengthy presentation inscription from Hewitt to a J.H. Johnson in 1896, Frankfort, KY, memorializing his friendship with Pike and gifting the book. Additionally, Pike has briefly inscribed 2 of the poems bound in at rear to Hewitt, one dated in 1870. Bound for Hewitt in full, gilt-ruled black morocco binding, spine and turn-ins tooled in gilt, gilt lettering on spine, marbled endpapers, g.e. Spine ends, joints, and corners rubbed. Few of the poems at rear with light transmittal folds.

Tremendous presentation copy of this privately printed collection of mythological poems from the Confederate General and architect of the Southern Scottish Rite, Albert Pike (1809-1891).  This copy presented to his close friend and subordinate, Captain Fayette Hewitt (1831-1909), who served under Pike during the Civil War, including the period of Pike's treaty negotiations in Indian Territory.  Contemporary accounts from Pike on Hewitt illustrate the foundations of their relationship:

"He daily deserved praise, and won the love and admiration of all who knew him. He became as dear to me as my own sons. Brave, courteous, amiable, unassuming, obliging, and kind to every one, firm in the performance of duty—a nobler gentleman or better soldier never lived."

Price: $7,500.00