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T. A. Daly: MADRIGALI w/ John Sloan Engraving - T. A. DALY: MADRIGALI. (John Sloan (1871-1951) )illus. MADRIGALI published by David McKay, Phila, 1912. 169pp. Illustrated hardcover with gilt spine lettering. The volume features an original engraving by John Sloan titled The Laggard In Love, signed and dated '12 in the plate. Thomas Augustine Daly (American, 1871-1948), Thomas Augustine Daly was an Irish-American poet who is more commonly referred to as T A Daly. He was a very popular writer, mainly poetry, but he had many articles published in newspapers and magazines. He also made a good living on the lecturing and after-dinner speaking circuit where he would often recite his own poetry to appreciative audiences. His style was mostly humorous and he wrote in a curious mixture of mock Italian-American and Irish-American dialect. 7.75” x 5.5” Nedra Matteucci Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; Private collection, New England, USA. Condition: 800