The Poetical Works of Mrs Hemans Reprinted from the Early Editions with Memoir Explanatory Notes Etc.

Mrs Hemans

Verlag: Frederick Warne and Co., London, 1880

Beschreibung

The complete poetical works by the popular English poet, Mrs Hemans. Illustrated, with six full page plates. With a biographical introduction by the editor. Published as a part of the 'Lansdowne Poets' collection from Frederick Warne and Co. Felicia Hemans was a popular English poet. She began writing verse in her childhood, as early as eight. At the age of fifteen her first quarto of poetry was published and she has a subsequent eighteen books published. Hemans' poetry was considered to be morally exemplary and was often assigned to schoolchildren. In a full morocco binding with blind stamping to the board edges. Externally, generally smart with patches of rubbing to the extremities and to the head and tail of spine. Front joint is slightly strained but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of front endpaper, Alice February 14 1885. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned in places. Instances of the odd light spot throughout. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LTH25-H-11

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Poetical Works of Mrs Hemans Reprinted ...

Verlag: Frederick Warne and Co., London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1880

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Unamed

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: book