David Blyth — The Pirate Ship and Other Poems

Edinburgh, Edmonston & Company, 1879. Leather. A beautifully bound, association copy of this collection of poetry by David Blyth, presented to the author's sister-in-law by the author's sister. A very smart collection of nineteenth-century poetry by seaman and poet, David Blyth, who tragically died in October 1838 after an illness. Including his poems 'The Pirate Ship', 'The Changeful Sea', 'Jamaica Rum', 'Versus to a Young Lady', and more. Containing engraved frontispiece portrait of the author. Collated and complete, with five extra engraved plates bound in. Handsomely bound in full red morocco. A fascinating association copy, presented by the author's sister, Mrs Isabella Blyth Martin, to his sister-in-law, Mrs Charles Martin. Including a few ink inscriptions from Mrs Isabella Blyth Martin to one of the front free-endpapers: 'To Mrs Charles Blyth, Castle Garden, with kindest regards and best wishes of Mr Blyth Martin and Mrs Blyth Martin, Blyth House 27 November 1879&apos.'To Miss Bessie, Monifieth, With Mrs Blyth Martin's kind regards, Castle Garden, 5th March 1880&apos. Handsomely bound in full red morocco. Externally, smart and bright, with some light rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, spine, and extremities. Including a few ink inscriptions from Mrs Isabella Blyth Martin to one of the front free-endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. The odd spot and handling mark to the pages, which are otherwise bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .