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POWELL, ANNE.

Clifton, Caractacus, Boadicea, and Other Pieces.

Place and Imprint: Bristol: Albion Press: Printed by Wansbrough and Saunders, 1821.
Edition: First edition.
Bibliographical References: Jackson, Romantic Poetry by Women, page 262.
Condition: Edges a little worn; but overall a fine copy in original state.
Book ID: 27777

Physical Description

8vo, original tan boards and printed paper label. Eight-page list of subscribers.

Comments

Poems centering on the ancient history of Bristol and its surroundings by a woman who was apparently a local. The Albion Press flourished in Bristol for about 12 years, circa 1818-1830. Attractive contemporary stylized signature and small sketch on the title-page.

Price: $425.00