Olive"; R. Jasper More [ed.] — Original Poems by "Olive

London, Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. 1874. First edition. Cloth. A very rare volume of poetry by "Olive", edited by Robert Jasper More, with his presentation inscription and signed letter. The first and only edition of this very scarce work. With a presentation inscription to the front blank and a signed letter loosely inserted from the editor, R. Jasper More, in which he expresses his humble attempt at publishing and how few copies there are of this book.  Rebacked, with the original cloth boards. Bound with the original blanks and half title.  A charming book of original poems, the author of which is anonymous. The relationship between the author and editor is described in the preface, in which More states he had seen "Olive's" poems in a local newspaper, upon which he discovered that she was the youngest daughter of one his father's tenants.  The poems are inherently provincial, with allusions to the traditions and topography of Shropshire. Rebacked, with the original cloth boards. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and a couple white marks to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a large tide mark to the front blank and occasional toning and scattered spots, most notable to pp. 11-14. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .