Richard Henry Dana — The Buccaneer and Other Poems

London, H. G. Clarke and Co. 1844 . First edition. Hardback. The scarce first edition of this collection of poetry by American writer Richard Henry Dana. First edition of The Buccaneer and Other Poems by Richard Henry Dana, rebound in marbled paper covered boards. A scarce work, with only four copies of the first edition found in libraries. Richard Henry Dana Sr. was an American poet, critic, and lawyer. His son is Richard Henry Dana Jr. a well known American lawyer and politician, who gained recognition for his memoir Two Years Before the Mast. With six pages of advertisements to the rear.Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown. From the library of Richard Luckett. Rebound in paper covered boards. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the extremities and the head and tail of the spine. Prior owner's book plate to the first pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .