The year of shame
By: by William Watson ; with an introduction by Bishop of Hereford
Contributors: Watts, George Frederick, 1817-1904, illustrator; Forman, H. Buxton (Harry Buxton), 1842-1917, former owner; James G. Nelson Library (Columbia University. Libraries)
Edition: Large paper ed.
Publisher: J. Lane
Published: 1897
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 75
Notes: "Of this Large Paper Edition only 75 Copies have been printed for sale in England and Amerca."--Half-t.p., verso.

"Sixteen of the sonnets are here reprinted--in some cases with alteration--from my pamphlet, 'The purple East'. The remaining pieces have not appeared before, except in newspapers."--Author's note.

Frontis-piece by George Frederick Watts.

Rare Book copy: From the library of H. Buxton Forman, with his bookplate.

Gift; James G. Nelson; 2016.