GLIMPSES O' LANG SYNE

William Smith/ The Bon Accord Press, 1903. WATSON, William. GLIMPSES O' AULD LANG SYNE. Aberdeen: William Smith/ The Bon Accord Press, 1903. Small 8vo., green cloth stamped in gilt, top edge gilt; 133 pages. First Edition. Watson [1858-1935] was an English poet, popular for the political content of his poetry. He was a strong candidate for Poet Laureate but, because of his opposition to the Boer War, he was passed over for Alfred Austin. Signed presentation from Watson on the half-title page: "To Miss E.F. Smith, With good wishes from the Author. 23rd Nov 1903." Very Good (little wear with browning- as usual- to endpapers; contents clean & tight). $275.00.