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Vellum. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A charming and very scarce anthology of poetry concerning the celebration of St. Valentine, in a smart vellum binding. A very scarce Limited Edition anthology of poetic and literary works concerning St. Valentine, and Valentine's Day. Edited by Frank E. Bliss, and in a lovely full vellum binding.Limited to 125 copies printed on handmade paper.With an illustrated frontispiece, this charming volume contains samples from the work of Geoffrey Chaucer, John Donne, Thomas Macauley and William Shakespeare, among others.The author, in his preface, explains that the motive for the publication of this work is 'regret for the fast-decreasing observance of St. Valentine's Day', which 'has led me to attempt a revival of interest in its celebration as observed in former times'. In the publisher's original full vellum binding. Minor discolouration to boards and back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book. …