Freneau Philip (1752-1832) The Poems of Philip Freneau Written Chiefly During the Late War

Freneau, Philip (1752-1832) The Poems of Philip Freneau Written Chiefly During the Late War . Philadelphia: Francis Bailey, 1786. First edition, printed on the thicker paper, as noted in ESTC, distinguished by the absence of a page number on page 257, as in this copy, with the half-title, bound in contemporary marbled tree-patterned sheepskin, original label intact, front joint cracked, corners bumped, discoloration on front and rear endleaves, probably from an old adhesive; contents toned, with spotting and other signs of wear, 6 1/8 x 3 1/3 in. Freneau is considered the poet of the American Revolution, his dark and evocative work influenced the work of subsequent American poets, including Poe, Emerson, and Thoreau.