first edition
1826 · New-York
by BROOKS, James G.
New-York: G. & C. Carvill, 1826. First Edition. Octavo (21cm.); disbound; 28pp. Contemporary ownership inscription, else Very Good and fresh. The author's longest poem, later published under the title "Genius." A native of Red Hook, Brooks is best known as the poetry editor of the literary weekly journal "Minerva." SHOEMAKER 23935. (Inventory #: 44613)