Bernard Barton — A Widow&Apos;S Tale and Other Poems

London, B. J. Holdsworth, 1827 . First edition. Hardback. A signed presentation copy of this scarce first edition volume of early nineteenth century poems by Bernard Barton, presented to Sir John Bowring. The scarce first edition of this work, signed by the author with the inscription 'John Bowring from his friend B. B.' to the head of the title page.To the verso of the title page is the inscription 'This and 16 other volumes were presented to the Finsbury Mutual Instruction Society by Dr. Bowring the day previous to his departure from England as British Consul at Canton, accompanied with his best wishes for the success and welfare of the society&apos.Bowring was a British political economist, writer, literary translator, and the fourth Governor of Hong Kong. As this not remarks, in 1849 he was appointed British consul at Canton.A charming volume of poetry from Quaker poet Bernard Barton, known for his work 'The Convict's Appeal', which protested against the death penalty.With an advertisement to the rear.A scarce first edition with an interesting association. In the original paper covered boards. Front board detached, with rear board tenderly held by one leaf only. Majority of back strip lacking. Title page detached, otherwise generally firmly bound. Inscribed to head of title page and verso of title page. Pages bright, with light spotting throughout. Fair . Ill.: Not Stated. Fair .