James A. Page — Gathered Leaves

London, Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1843 . First edition. Cloth. A very smart example of the very scarce first edition of James Augustus Page's second published collection of poetry. The first edition of this very scarce work.A wonderful collection of poetry from the author of 'Protestant Ballads' and 'Scattered Leaves&apos.Including poems titled 'Heaven', 'The Castle', 'The Love of Childhood' and 'The Unhappy Bride&apos.Retaining the original half title.The poet was an undergraduate at Trinity College, Dublin, at the time of publication. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with minor loss of cloth to back strip head. Back strip and board perimeters age toned. Internally, binding lightly strained to the rear, otherwise firmly held. Pages exceptionally bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .