"ALLSTON, W[ASHINGTON]" "The Sylphs of the Seasons, with Other Poems . . ." "Boston: Cummings and Hillard, 1813." First American edition "BAL 494, thick paper copy; Wegelin 845." "12mo, later 19th century brown quarter calf, marbled boards, gilt lettering." " ¶ The first book by the artist, and one of only two works of literature he produced (Monaldi, a novel published in 1840, was the other), an accomplished collection of poems which show a strong influence of the Romantics. At the time this was published, Allston was living in London and working as an artist." Two bookplates on the front paste-down (one over the other); edges slightly rubbed; very good copy. Price: USD 375.00 other currencies   order no. 19070    inquire

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