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New York & London: Appleton, and Boston: Roberts Bros., 1865. [18],271pp. Original cloth (frayed and soiled), offsetting to last two leaves from clipping, scattered light stains, and few pencil scrawls. A sound, tight copy (only). First edition of the first collection of poems by Julia Ward Howe's brother, the Washington lobbyist, and one-time California journalist. The condition of this copy is somewhat compensated for by the presence of the author's presentation inscription, dated February in the year of publication. (Inventory #: WRCLIT19690)