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HILL, Fidelia S.T. Poems and Recollections of the Past. Sydney: T.Trood, 1840.
8° (170 x 100mm). Printed title, dedication to Queen Adelaide, 5pp subscribers, contents and text (paginated [3]-66). Contemporary Australian red morocco, covers ruled in gilt, flat spine lettered with gilt decoration to head and foot, g.e.
The first book of verse by a woman published in Australia. Ferguson 3005 listing five copies, the subscribers list records 204 copies.
8° (170 x 100mm). Printed title, dedication to Queen Adelaide, 5pp subscribers, contents and text (paginated [3]-66). Contemporary Australian red morocco, covers ruled in gilt, flat spine lettered with gilt decoration to head and foot, g.e.
The first book of verse by a woman published in Australia. Ferguson 3005 listing five copies, the subscribers list records 204 copies.