Love-Lore And Other Poems.

LINTON, W.J. (William James).

Published by Appledore Press, Hamden, Conn, 1895

About this Item

First edition. 1 of 100 copies signed by the author. With an ALs from Linton dated Sept. 17, 1896 pasted on the front pastedown. The letter acknowledges receipt of a check and states that a copy of "Love-Lore" is being sent by return post." 8vo., orig. tan buckram, all edges gilt, vi, 255pp. Illustrated. Outer front hing cracked (cloth in gutter split), a touch of wear to the foot of the spine but certainly a better than very good copy. William James Linton [1812-1897] was born in London and spent the majority of his life in Britain before moving to the United States in 1866. "From an early age he demonstrated an interest in artistic matters, poetry and political activity. He studied wood engraving seriously, while involving himself significantly in the political scene of the 1840s. He was much concerned with the Republican politics of the day, as his correspondence with the Italian political reformer, Mazzini indicates. He was acquainted with most of the literary, artistic and leftist political figures of the day. He was a friend Carlyle, Whitman and he sold his house, Brantwood, to Ruskin before departing to the United States. The end of his marriage to novelist Eliza Lynn caused him to relocate to the United States. Here he continued his artistic endeavours in Hamden, Connecticut, where he established the Appledore Press from where his most ambitious pieces of imaginative work were produced. From this press emanated many of his finest and must influential books of poetry and studies of wood engraving such as 'The Golden Apples of Hesperus , 'Love Lore and Other Poems' and the monumental 'Masters of Wood Engraving. Seller Inventory # 31510

Bibliographic Details

Title: Love-Lore And Other Poems.

Publisher: Appledore Press, Hamden, Conn

Publication Date: 1895

Binding: Hardcover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition