Translations from Heine and other verses

Cambridge: E. Johnson, 1882. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Author's first book. SCARCE. Poet and socialist, Ernest Radford (1857 - 1919), was a follower of William Morris and served as the secretary of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. He was also the husband of author Dollie Radford (Caroline Maitland). Includes poetry in translation from the original German of Heinrich Heine as well as original poetry by Radford. Very good in original grey paper covered boards with printed paper label on spine. The title label, which is a bit browned and lightly scuffed, is printed vertically in brown ink. Darkening to spine and minor chipping to head of spine. Short closed tear to edge of rear board. Offsetting to endpages, otherwise the interior is clean. 93 pages.POE/121409.