Dobson, Austin (Thompson, Hugh)

The Ballad of Beau Brocade and other Poems of the XVIIIth Century

London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubnet, 1892. 83p. Early 20th century three-quarter dark blue morocco, raised bands elaborately gilt-decorated spine, top edge gilt, uncut (original cloth cover and spine bound in the rear). First trade edition of this lively collection of 19th century verse including the titular poem about a notorious dandy highwayman with 30 illustrations by Hugh Thomson. From the Library of Abel E. Berland with bookplate on the inside front board. Minor cracking along the front hinge otherwise a fresh clean copy in a very attractive binding. Item #10475

Price: $200.00