Nichol, J[ohn]

Leaves. [By] J. N

Edinburgh: printed for private circulation, 1854. First edition of the author's first book, 8vo, pp. viii, 163, [1]; contemporary quarter maroon morocco over boards; small ink stain at top of upper board, some minor wear at edges, but generally a very good, sound copy. Inscribed on the flyleaf "To the Rev. Dr. King, with the very sincere regards of John Nichol." Also with a small ms. correction by Nichol in the Preface. John Nichol (1833-1894) was the only son of the famous astronomer, John Pringle Nichol, and was a professor of English literature at Glasgow, a poet, a popular lecturer, and a writer of numerous miscellaneous literary works. See the DNB Supplement for a long account of his storied life. Item #19065

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