"Excelsior" of the Realms of Poesie

Alastor [James Orton]

Published by William Pickering, London, 1852

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Presentation copy of this very scarce volume dedicated to poetry by Alastor, the first edition. A volume dedicated to poetry, featuring a definition of 'poesie,' and notices of favourite poets including Byron, Keats, Shelley, Tennyson, and more. Written by James Orton published under pseudonym Alastor.The first edition of this work, a very scarce copy. Inscribed 'From the author' to a front blank leaf, undated. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally smart with minor shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities, minor loss to head of spine, faint damp marks to front board. Inscribed 'From the author' to a front blank leaf. Internally, firmly bound. Light minor spotting scattered to leaves. Good. Seller Inventory # 832A38

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Title: "Excelsior" of the Realms of Poesie

Publisher: William Pickering, London

Publication Date: 1852

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book

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