POEMS by Gage, Mrs. Frances Dana - 1872

Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1872. viii,[9]-252pp. Small octavo. Original slate cloth, spine stamped in gilt. Frontis portrait. Spine extremities a bit frayed, with careful small mends, portrait a bit foxed, some cracking between frontis and title (but cords sound), scattered foxing and a few signatures starting; still, a good, sound copy. An unspecified but later printing of this substantial collection by the prominent Abolitionist, reformer and advocate of equal rights for women, first published in 1866. Mrs Gage inscribed this copy: "Merry Christmas Dear Gussie [/] With the sincere regard [/] of the Author [/] Frances D. Gage [/] 178 St. James Pl' Brooklyn [/] Dec 25 1872." Mrs Gage worked closely with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton, and spent an active career as speaker and organizer, particularly in the Midwest. There is a 1908 ownership signature below the inscription. Uncommon, with a full, signed presentation inscription.