Rhymes and Roses
New York: Frederick A Stokes, 1895.
First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good- with no dust jacket. Item #15605
Spine darkened, cloth rub, 1896 New Year's gift inscription, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover. ; Third book of poetry by popular Alabama poet Peck. He was a traditionalist, writing largely social / familiar poetry. "In 1930, he was given the honorary position of Poet Laureate of Alabama, the first to hold the title, which he held until his death in 1938. The title was made specifically in his honor and was not again filled until 1954." - Wikipedia. Contents divided in five parts: Lyrics of Nature; Love Songs; Vers de Société; In Divers Keys; and A Winter Lay. Attractive binding with gilt decor and all edges gilt. First Edition, First Printing, with no date on title page and no additional printings on copyright page.; vi, 186 pages.
Price: $69.95