Boleyne Reeves — Cassiope and Other Poems

London, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. Ltd. 1890. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first-edition poetry collection from the harpist Boleyne Reeves, signed and presented by his wife. First edition. Very scarce.   In the publisher's original quarter-cloth binding.   Presentation copy from the author's widow, Grace Loban Reeves, in memory of her husband, who passed in 1905. With an inscription and signature tipped in to the first page.   A lovely collection of lyrics from the celebrated Cork-born harpist and composer Boleyne Reeves. Featuring the title poem "Cassiope" and several more, including "The Choice", "Dust to Dust" and "Love Me for My Love". In the publisher's original quarter-cloth binding. With the presentation book plate of Grace Loban Reeves "in memory of her husband" to the front paste down. Ex-libris copy with the book plate of City of Cardiff Reference Library to the front free endpaper. Tipped-in inscription and signature, reading "with Mrs. Reeves' compliments" and dated 1916, to the first page. Additional archival markings to the rear of the title page, with the stamp repeated to page 211. Externally, smart with minor bumping and rubbing and more significant marking, especially to cloth. Internally, firmly bound. First and last few pages more visibly discoloured, otherwise a bright and clean copy, subtly age toned with the rare spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .