Gentility's Poor, an autograph fair copy of her poem of that title, signed as "Mrs. M.E. Hewitt."; NP, nd [ca. 1850].
4to. (2) pp. [written rectos only]. 8 stanzas of four lines each. First line: "Oh, not the beggars who seeks your door." Folded; editor's red pencil markings at head of title, else very good. Item #48303
Hewitt is "chiefly known by her poetical contributions to periodicals" (Appleton's). She edited a gift-book entitled The Gem of the Western World (New York, 1850), a book of biographical sketches Heroines of History (New York, 1856) and a poetry anthology Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Legendary (New York, 1864). She also provided lyrics for a number of popular mid-century songs.
Price: $125.00
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