Author: Willis, Nathaniel Parker,
Title: The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous.
Description: NY, Clark & Austin, 1848. Reprint. Fair. A preface by the author proclaims that his publishers wanted to print a handsome library edition instead of the cheap, popular. edition of his youth. The author was induced to make a more careful collection of his poems than had yet appeared and this volume is the result. He calls his reputation "too early acquired" and promises to himself more care in what shall occupy the down-hill side of his life. Green binding with elaborate gilt decoration, all edges gilt but book is bowed and has heavy edge wear esp at spine ends.

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