Winthrop Mackworth Praed; Ferris Greenslet — Poems

Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company , 1909. Vellum. A lovely limited edition volume of poems from Winthrop Mackworth Praed. A limited edition of 440 numbered copies. This copy is number 10. In the publisher's original quarter vellum over paper covered boards. A charming selection of works from English politician and poet, Winthrop Mackworth Praed, who was best remembered for his often witty and ironic light verse, found in such pieces as 'Good Night to the Season' as well as character-focused poems such as 'The Vicar&apos. With a portrait frontispiece. Selected and arranged with an introduction by Ferris Greenslet, an American editor and author of several biographies.  In the publisher's original quarter vellum over paper covered boards. Externally, excellent, with slight darkening to the spine and minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .