Lot Essay
It is claimed that the above Poems 'were all written in or about the years 1859-1860. The manuscripts were among the unprinted papers found at the Pines after the poet's death.'
Details
Wise (Thomas, publisher) -- 'Swinburne (Charles)': A Lay of Lilies and Other Poems, London, for private circulation only, 1918, limited to 30 copies, contemporary calf, gilt, original grey wrappers bound in; and 3 other 'Swinburne' items, published by Wise, 1918, each limited to 30 copies, in uniform calf, gilt, with original wrappers bound in. (4)