1893 POETICAL FRAGMENTS by Edwin Trueman 
 
Antiquarian Rare Hardback Poetry Book With Beautiful Illustrations in colour throughout and a list of subscribers and their addresses at the back. 72pp, all edge gilt, and illustrated pastedowns and endpapers.
 
Printed and Published by The Pioneer Printing Company, Ltd, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. 
 
Edwin Trueman, the author, was born at Cossall in Nottinghamshire in 1851. His family moved to Ilkeston, in Derbyshire in 1858, when he was just 7 years old. He left school at the age of 10, but despite the odds not being in his favour, became the Editor of the Ilkeston Pioneer Newspaper and went on to publish several books, including this scarce and beautiful book of his poetry. This really is a stunning book, full of wonderful poetry, to whom Edwin dedicated to A. E. M. Mundy, Esq., Lord Of The Manor Of Shipley. Edwin was modest about his talents as a poet and the preface states “The Poems in this little book are the outcome of brief period of “rest” during a busy life. It is not claimed that they possess more than the ordinary merit; but it is hoped that their perusal will give pleasure to many friends who have been kind enough to desire this publication”.
 
It is in an overall good condition, especially being over 130 years old. Please read the further description below for more details.
 
This does not have a Dust Jacket.
 
Bound in its original green, gilt cloth, over boards, with ornate decorations in gilt and gilt titles. There is also a small blind stamped emblem on the back board. The cover is in a good state for its age. The cover is intact and robust, with a little wear, especially to the edges and bumped corners. There are also some small scratches and marks. Please refer to the photographs which I have provided for further details.
 
Internally, the pages are just very lightly tanned, with slightly darker tanning to the title page, but the pages are in a very neat state with only the occasional small mark. The majority of the pages are uncreased, with just light creasing to the top of a few pages. There is just a very small rip on the edge of a couple of pages. This does not affect the text. There is a small bookseller sticker pasted to the front pastedown, but there are no pen or pencil marks written inside this book.There is a very slight crack in the binding between a few pages. This is really minor and the binding is secure, with no loose pages or missing pages. All 72 pages are present. Please study the photos carefully as to the condition of this book, as they do form part of the description. 
 
This measures approximately 22.3 cm by 14.6 cm and 1.1 cm wide. It weighs approximately 312 grams. 
 
Thank you so much for looking.