Caroline Clive - Poems by V. - First Edition

V. [pseudonym of Caroline Clive (1801-1873)].

Poems by V. Author of 'Paul Ferroll including the 'IX. Poems.

London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1872.

FIRST EDITION, first printing. Slim octavo (18 x 12cm), pp.[2]; vi; 62; [2]; 32 of publisher's catalogue. Publisher's dark green pebble textured cloth, blocked in gilt and black to upper, brown coated endpapers.

Bookplate to front pastedown, internally fine, a little dusty to edges. Binding is pretty much unmarked. Fine.

A scarce collection of poetry by Caroline Clive, regarded at the time as at the forefront of feminine verse.