William Watson — Lachrymae Musarum

London, Printed for Private Distribution, 1892. First edition. Vellum. A very smart, scarce first printing of William Watson's poem 'Lachrymae Musarum&apos. A limited edition with only 74 copies of 100 printed. Illustrated, with a frontispiece and one plate.Printed the same year as a trade edition in cloth, this limited edition was printed for private distribution.A very bright copy of this scarce work. Written by William Watson, a noted English poet who was popular for his celebratory content, and his controversial political content of his poetry. This poem was written following Alfred Tennyson's death in 1892. He was a strong candidate to be his eulogist and to become Poet Laureate. However, this role was fulfilled by Alfred Austin instead. In a full paper vellum binding. Externally, very smart. Light rubbing to the joints and to the extremities. Fading to the spine. A few light spots to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed .