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KENNEDY, William. Fitful fancies.

Edinburgh. Published by Oliver & Boyd...and Geo. B. Whittaker, 1827. First edition.
12mo. vii, [1], 191pp, [1]. Uncut in original publisher's powder blue paper boards, later rebacked in blue cloth. Boards rubbed and marked, corners exposed. Later bookplate of S. T. Whiteford and recent book-label of J. O. Edwards to FEP, scattered spotting.
The first edition of Scottish diplomat and writer William Kennedy's (1799-1871) first published collection of verse, dedicated to Conservative statesman Robert Peel (1788-1850).
£ 100.00 Antiquates Ref: 29027