Margaret L. Woods — Lyrics & Ballads

London, Richard Bentley & Son, 1889 . Cloth. An excellent copy of Margaret L. Wood's anthology of poetry, inscribed by the publisher to fellow author Lucy Clifford. The first edition. Inscribed by the publisher, George Bentley of Richard Bentley & Son, to English novelist and playwright Lucy Clifford, dated 1891. Bentley & Son was one of the publishing houses used by Clifford. The first anthology of poems by Margaret Louisa Woods, an English author known for her socially conscious poetry. Her most well known work is Esther Vanhomrigh (1891), a historical romance inspired by the life of Irish poet Esther Vanhomrigh. Containing songs, ballads, and other poems contemplating on themes of death, faith, and nature. With two pages of press opinions to the rear. Bound in the publisher's cloth. Externally, excellent, with a little rubbing to the extremities and joints. The odd mark to boards, mainly to the rear board. Light offsetting to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Ink inscription to the half title. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .