James Kenneth Stephen — Lapsus Calami and Other Verses

Cambridge , Bowes and Bowes, 1918. Leather. A scarce and smart collection of the humorous and satirical poems of James Kenneth Stephen in blue half calf with a frontispiece. A new edition, first published in 1891. In blue half calf with marbled boards. With a frontispiece. James Kenneth Stephen was an English poet, and tutor to Prince Albert Victor the eldest son of the Prince of Wales. The poet was known for his satirical and witty verse as he wrote in the late Victorian era. He frequently used traditional forms like sonnets and ballads, but infused them with a sharp, satirical edge.This volume holds a collection of the humorous and sardonic poems that James Kenneth Stephen was known for. In blue half calf. Externally, smart. Fading to spine and rubbing to extremities. Light spotting and age toning to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .