The Borough a Poem, in Twenty-Four Letters

George Crabbe

Published by J. Hatchard, London, 1810

The second edition of George Crabbe's pastoral poem, waxing lyrical on country life in England. The second edition of his work, published in the same year as the first edition.A collection of George Crabbe's poetry, written in heroic couplets, arranged in a series of twenty-four letters on pastoral life.Written by George Crabbe.Prior owner's poetical ink inscription to the verso to the last leaf, 'If e'er an Artist accurate and true, Painted minutely and exactly drew, if e'er the Purse-proud Pauper Grand and mean, we're seen in motion on the magick screen, if e'er the Huckster - Fish Woman and Shrew, stood chatt-ring on the shore in sunshine view, telling the news and much more than they knew, if ever bully coward cheat and sot, beheld their portraits not one mark forgot, if ever portly mayor with gilded mace, if ever burgeons with important pace, if e'er attorney with his cunning face, if ever consequential dame in house and shop, if ever maid with broom and whirling mop, if ever landlord with his double chin, and if e'er apprentice impudent and thing, if ever curate bus sleek and nice, if e'er Quaker formal and precise, if ever Presbyterian close and sly, if ever Methodist with canting cry, if ever sailor with his grog and dral, are drawn to life - the painter is George Crabbe'.R. W. Lamb's bookplate to the front pastedown. Allan Freer's bookplate to the recto to the front endpaper. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page, 'Thomas Rivers'. This could be the nurseryman Thomas Rivers, who was known for developing new varieties of roses and fruits.Bound without half-title.Four pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. Rebound in a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A little rubbing to the boards and spine. Joints are a little cracked. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Bookplate to the front pastedown and to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. The occasional pencil annotation to the text, mostly to the last few leaves. Prior owner's ink poem to the last leaf of text. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 743P52

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Borough a Poem, in Twenty-Four Letters
Publisher: J. Hatchard, London
Publication Date: 1810
Binding: Leather
Illustrator: None
Condition: Very Good Indeed
Book Type: book