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first edition Hardcover
1893 · London
by Mallock, William Hurrell
London: Hutchinson & Company, 1893. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. First Edition. Hardcover. A collection of poems by a witty if staunchly conservative writer of philosophical fiction; Mallock once declared that the purpose of his writing was to expose the fallacies of radicalism and socialism. Included here are translations from Hugo and Baudelaire, and a poem addressed to the poet "Violet Fane;" some of the pieces had appeared in an earlier volume called Poems (1880). This copy includes book plate from "The Library at Carolands" from the estate and mansion constructed for wealthy heiress Harriett Pullman Carolan in Hillsborough, California. Some wear on extremities, otherwise tight, bright, and umarred. Bound in full red calf with gilt lettering and blind stamped decoration to cover and spine, raised bands, includes marbled end papers. 8vo, 159 pages. (Inventory #: 6682)