Lichfield, etc.: Printed and Sold by J. Jackson for the Author, et. al, 1781. First edition. 4to. 48 pp. Signed at the conclusion of p. 28 by the author. Three quarter red morocco over marbled paper-covered boards, extremities worn, rebacked, top edge gilt, other edges trimmed; marbled endpapers. Sabin 79477

First edition celebrating Major John Andre by English poet Anna Seward (1742-1809), often called the "Swan of Lichfield." Andre had been executed as a spy the year before for his involvement in Benedict Arnold's conspiracy. In this work Seward famously condemns George Washington, saying "Remorseless Washington! the day shall come Of deep repentance for this barb'rous doom!" (p. 25)