B. Montgomerie Ranking — Fair Rosamond: And Other Poems

London, John Camden Hotten, 1868. First edition. Cloth. A smart little collection of poetry by B. Montgomerie Ranking, in the original cloth binding. The first edition. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. A smart collection of poems by B. Montgomerie Ranking. Including the popular 'Fair Rosamond' and other titles such as 'Nightfall', and 'Beauty and Gain&apos. With an ink inscription reading 'With the author's compliments' to the title page, although this is not signed by the author. With the previous owner's bookplate to the front free endpaper and signature to the title page. Publisher's advertisements to the rear of the novel. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart with marks to the boards and shelf wear to the edges. Bumping and darkening to the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Previous owner's bookplate to the front free endpaper. Spotting to the free endpapers. Internally, binding slightly strained though still firm. Pages generally bright and clean with a few scattered spots and some age-toning to the edges. Spotting heavier towards the front and end of the book. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .