Cowper's Poetical Works - 1842
| Author: |
William Cowper |
| Full Title : |
The Complete Poetical Works of William Cowper, Esq. Including the Hymns and Translations from Madame Guion, Milton, &c. and Adam; a Sacred Drama; from the Italian of Gio. Battista Andreini. With a Memoir of the Author by Rev. H. Stebbing |
| Published: |
London: Scott, Webster, and Geary, 1842 |
Period full leather binding. Smooth spine in five blindtooled compartments, ornate gilt devices and gilt title; spine leather slightly darkened and gilt gently faded. Gilt-ruled boards w/ central intricate gilt devices, lightly soiled on bottom board w/ top corner gently bumped but, overall, leather is smooth and supple. Lovely patterned gilt inner dentelles. Binding tight and sound. a.e.g.
Text block lightly and uniformly age-toned w/ very scattered, light soiling primarily confined to the first and last few pages. Illustrated half title page depicts three angels holding hands. Inscription on f.f.e, "To Emily Jane Geddes / Barrington, Nova Scotia from James Geddes / (?) Canada West. 24th Sept 1853." Paper on inside front board is rubbed and second free endpaper is chipped.
An uncommon mid-19th century title in a beautiful period full leather binding, appealing shelf appearance, VG+ condition.
Book measures c. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2." 405 pp.
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| Item #: | B2268 |
| Item Title: |
Works of Cowper |
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