The farmer's vision..
Erskine, Thomas Erskine,Baron,1750-1823.
Edwards, J. O.,former owner.StEdNL
London: : Printed by C. Roworth, Bell-Yard, Temple-Bar., Printed by C. Roworth, Bell-yard, Temple-Bar)
1820.
First edition of a rare late poem by Thomas Erskine (1750-18123), former Lord Chancellor. Towards the end of his life, having fallen from power and having lost much of his wealth, Erskine unsuccessfully took up farming in Sussex. The preface is dated Buchan Hill, Sussex, December 25th, 1818. There were at least three issues of the book: one with the same imprint but dated 1819, one with the imprint "Lanark", 1819, and this one.
With explanatory notes at end.
Ownrship sticker of J. O. Edwards" on the inside of the front wrapper.
England London.