York: Printed by W. Blanchard and sold by R. Faulder, London, [etc.], 1791, 1791. First edition. ESTC T68679; Jackson, Romantic Poetry by Women, page 365; NCBEL III, 772. Paper flaw in one leaf, not seriously affecting the text; fine copy.. 8vo, recent brown quarter morocco by Philip Dusel, marbled paper boards, dark green morocco label, gilt rules and lettering. Five-page list of subscribers. Without the half title or initial blank; terminal leaf with advertisements present. The scarce third book by poet and novelist Jane West (1758-1852) - and her first substantial book - which brings together 22 poems with the play "Edmund, Surnamed Ironside," an historical drama about English King Edmund II, a.k.a. Edmund Ironside. The poems are West's most accomplished to date. They include four poetic tributes to fellow women writers and poets Elizabeth Carter, Charlotte Smith, Anna Seward and Sarah Trimmer, and a nine-page poem on George Keate's account of the Pelew Islands. Contemporary ink signature of "Mary . . . 179 . . ." in the top margin of the title, but shamefully trimmed by an earlier binder.

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Bookseller: The Brick Row Book Shop (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 27398
Title: Miscellaneous Poems, and A Tragedy
Author: WEST, JANE
Format/Binding: ESTC T68679; Jackson, Romantic Poetry by Women, page 365; NCBEL III, 772
Book Condition: Used - Paper flaw in one leaf, not seriously affecting the text; fine copy.
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: York: Printed by W. Blanchard and sold by R. Faulder, London, [etc.], 1791
Date Published: 1791

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Marbled Paper: Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
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