Poems.

  • Philadelphia: Claxton, Remsen, and Haffelfinger, 1873
By Allinson, William J.

Philadelphia: Claxton, Remsen, and Haffelfinger, 1873. First and only edition. A near fine copy of the work of this minor Quaker poet, author and essayist, deservedly scarce in the trade: "When to the lyre of Heaven / Another string was given / The angels saw it glisten / And hushed their harps to listen" etc. Bound in publisher's cloth with gold spine lettering.. 17.5 cm. viii-275 pp. b/w head and tail pieces.

Details

Title

Poems.

Author

Allinson, William J.

Condition

Near Fine

Publisher

Claxton, Remsen, and Haffelfinger: Philadelphia

Date

1873


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