^Lot 636 Joyce Kilmer

American writer (1886–1918), best known for the much-anthologized poem ‘Trees,’ who was killed at the Second Battle of Marne at the age of 31. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Kilmer in his Army uniform, signed in black ink, “Joyce Kilmer, France, May 1918.” Kilmer also adds on the reverse, “Personally, I think I look more like a dachshund than a Boston bull.” Silvering to darker areas of image, some light soiling and spots to borders, and some light soiling and notations to reverse, otherwise fine condition.