An Original Hand Written Poem/Verse Signed by Writer William Lisle Bowles. Dated 1832. The quote reads ' Then my Infancy, Grew Up in opening beauty like the rose, Ere summer has unfolded it' William Lisle Bowles 1762-1850 was an English priest, poet and critic. Size is 202mm x 160mm. Condition is good. Folding crease. Age toning marks.