Signed First Edition of Poet and Feminist, "Selections from The Verse of Augusta Webster," 1893

1893. Augusta Webster. "Selections from The Verse of Augusta Webster." London and New York: Macmillan and Co, 1893. First Edition. Signed inscription by the author on full title page: "With kind regards from Augusta Webster". Original blue cloth boards. 6.5 x 4.5 in. Gilt title and detail on spine. 211 pages British feminist and popular poet. Webster's work explored women's role and condition in society, and she was an early and outspoken advocate of women's suffrage. Included selection of poetry come from publications that touch on these issues, such as "A Woman Sold, and Other Poems." Webster made history as one of the first women to hold public elected office as part of the London School Board (1879-1882); during the campaign, she faced intense pressure to step down from men who accused her of "selfish ambition" and of impeding the work that could only be done effectively by men. She won this seat and two more subsequent elections. Webster viewed education as the key to women's progress and consistently worked for the educational rights of women and girls. Slight sunning to spine and light foxing to end papers. In very good condition.