American poet (1879–1931) whose employment of midwestern themes earned him the sobriquet ‘Prairie Troubadour.’ Signed book: The Golden Whales of California. First edition. NY: Macmillan, 1920. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 181 pages. Signed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Nicholas Vachel Lindsay.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.