[Brontë, Charlotte, Emily and Anne]

8vo, FIRST EDITION, second issue, cancel title, errata slip at beginning, advertisement leaf at end, original light green cloth with Westley's ticket, the covers blind-stamped with ornamental border and harp at centre, spine lettered in gilt "Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell." (Carter variant "B"), cloth chemise, green morocco-backed cloth slipcase, spine of binding slightly faded

Duff Cooper, bookplate (sale in these rooms 10 July 1986, lot 56)

Smith 1 (second issue, p.6, binding 5, illustrated on p.[7]); Wise 2 (but lettering on spine differs)

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Poems was first published by Aylott and Jones in an edition of 1,000 copies on 26 May 1846. In 1848 Smith purchased the unsold stock of 961 copies and published this second issue in October of that year, adding a cancel title (but not changing the date).