PALGRAVE, FRANCIS TURNER

8vo. Slight spotting, generally at front and back. Original green cloth gilt; stitching loose in a few places, corners knocked, some rubbing, but a nice copy. Green morocco-backed slipcase.

Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, with Arnold's presentation inscription; Thomas Burnett Smart, published in Athenaeum volume 112, 3 September 1898, 325; Herbert E. Gorfin; sold Hodgson's, 22 February 1945, lot 148. H Bradley Martin, Sotheby's New York, Apr 30, 1990, lot 3084.

First edition, third issue. With points: four notes on page 323, gothic half-title, and no price on the spine. Inscribed by Matthew Arnold, "a Monsieur Sainte-Beuve 1 janvier, 1861, souvenir affectueuse Matthew Arnold." Arnold was a disciple of Sainte-Beuve and acknowledged his strong influence. Accompanied by an autograph letter signed from Arnold to Sainte-Beuve, December 31, 1861, in French, presenting the volume, commenting on its surprising popularity and success, and admiring how it was reviving interest in and recognition of some poets.