Hardcover. Chicago, Herbert S. Stone & Company, 1st, 1898, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover in the publisher's original paper covered boards. Title paste-down on front and back covers. Beautiful illustration in green on title page. This collection of 50 sonnets and poems was written by American poet, writer and philanthropist Helen Hay. The collection includes poems such as 'The Days', 'Throne and Altar' and 'In the Mist'. Helen Julia Hay Whitney (March 11, 1875 - September 24, 1944) was an American poet, writer, racehorse owner/breeder, socialite, and philanthropist. She was a member by marriage of the Whitney family of New York. Previous owner's signature on front flyleaf, otherwise a clean, bright copy.