The peacock: a poem, 1890.

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The peacock: a poem, 1890.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702172520

Manuscript, in a single hand, of an album containing an elaborately lettered poetic fable about a boy who loses, and then finds, his pet peacock. Details include the boy's discovery of the empty cage; his forlorn breakfast with his parents; the ensuing search; and the peacock's miraculous return in answer to the boy's prayer. Each page is decorated with an elaborate border.

1 v. (21 p.) ; 15 x 20 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Cornwall, Barry, 1787-1874

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