Felicia Hemans — Tales and Historic Scenes, in Verse

London, John Murray, 1819. First edition. Leather. A smartly bound copy of the very scarce first edition of this poetical collection from leading female poet of her day, Felicia Hemans. First edition. Very scarce work. A collection of historic and narrative poetry, containing titles such as: 'The Widow of Crescentius', 'The Wife of Asdrubal', 'Night Scene in Genoa' and others, which feature the female-centric domestic and romantic themes often explored by Hemans in her work. Written by Felicia Dorothea Hemans, an English poet (who identified as Welsh by adoption), regarded as the leading female poet of her day. Hemans was immensely popular during her lifetime in both England and the United States, being second only to Lord Byron in terms of sales. Bound in full tooled calf. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Iternally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting and minor age toning to the extremities. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .