The Parnassian Pilgrim

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Lot 225 | The Parnassian Pilgrim
LAKE, William (1787-1805). The Parnassian Pilgrim; or the Posthumous Works of the Late Mr. William Lake. With a Sketch of his Life. Hudson, [NY]: The Balance-Press, 1807.

First edition of a scarce Hudson imprint. The poet, Lake, died tragically young at the age of only 18. This book was last recorded by RBH at auction in 1922. Stoddard 848; Sabin 38655.

Octavo (155 x 98mm). (Some stains, toning.) Contemporary sheep (rebacked preserving original pastedowns). Provenance: "John Coze" (inscription dated 1811).
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