Poems
hardcover
1821 · Philadelphia
by BARTON, Bernard
Philadelphia: Littell, 1821. Second. hardcover. 236pp., 8vo, original gray boards; (hinges starting, spine cracked, edges worn). Uncut, with 1/2 leather slipcase; (a bit rubbed). Philadelphia: Littell & Henry, 1821. Second edition revised. Very good. Bernard Barton (1784-1849) was an English devotional and lyrical poet known as "The Quaker Poet." "Mr. Barton was remarkable for great amiability of manners, extensive information, and a refined taste in the arts...Lord Byron thought highly of Barton's poetical talents..." Allibone I, p. 136. (Inventory #: 83085)