Anonymous — Lars Porsenna

Oxford, Thos. Shrimpton and Son, c1870. Paperback. A vanishingly scarce copy of this satirical poem regarding Oxford College. A vanishingly scarce edition, held institutionally in only three libraries. The original paper wraps. Published anonymously, however authorship is accredited to Alfred Blomfield and Godfrey John Webb. A satirical poem regarding Oxford College. The main character of the narrative being one 'Adolphus Smalls of Boniface&apos. With the publisher's advertisements to the rear cover. With the previous owner's ink signature to the front cover. The original paper wraps. Externally, smart with creasing and marks to the covers. Previous owner's ink inscription to the front cover. Offsetting to the rear cover. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd handling mark and creases throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .