Poems and Parodies- antique book of order poetry by Phoebe Cary from 1854

Product Name: Poems and Parodies- antique book of order poetry by Phoebe Cary from 1854
"Poems and Parodies" is the first book of poems that Phoebe Cary published on her own; a prior book containing her writing was co-authored with her sister, Alice. In this edition, the author's last name is spelled "Carey"; this was corrected in later editions. The book is bound in red order cloth boards, with gilt spine lettering and decoration. Some wear to edges and spine ends; inscription on front endpaper; signatures slightly loose. A scarce copy of this early work of the popular poet. 200 pages, plus advertisements; approx. 5"x7". Poems and Parodies Phoebe Cary Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, 1854.