F W W Pattenden — Verses
London, Clarke and Co, 1891 . First edition. Vellum. A scarce privately printed collection of poetry by F. W. W. Pattenden. A large number of these verses were written for amusement. With a memoir and prefatory note to front. First edition. Frederick William Waldebrand Pattenden (1857 - 1889) following his studies, he worked as a barrister and devoted himself to literary pursuits. He was also a reviewer for The Literary World, and contributed his own work to various newspapers and other publications. In a paper vellum binding. Externally, generally smart but with slight rubbing and some marks to boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Generally bright and clean but with occasional handling marks and slight foxing to endpapers only. With very slight evidence of past worming to rear, a slight closed tear to front and an ink amendment to first page of memoir. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
