Cowper s Poems Illustrated With Engravings [Scarce Later [Reed Publisher] Edition ~ Full Leather Binding]

William Cowper

Published by London: Published by WH Reed, 1830

About this Item

London: Published by WH Reed, not dated, later Edition. Full leather binding, gilt titles, frontispiece portrait of Cowper and illustrated title page, with 12 further engraved plates. William Cowper (1731 - 1800) was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. In many ways, he was one of the forerunners of Romantic poetry. Samuel Taylor Coleridge called him the best modern poet, whilst William Wordsworth particularly admired his poem Yardley-Oak. Very Scarce, no copies noted on JISC (COPAC) or ESTC. ii, ii, 427pp. Approximately 5 ¾ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition gilt titles, gilt bands with gilt decoration. Joints good condition rubbed and worn, cracked and historically repaired to the top of the rear joint. Corners good condition bumped and worn. Boards good condition full leather boards with gilt decorative borders. Page edges good condition top edges slightly darkened, all gilt. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition intact. Paste downs good condition plain with gilt dentelles. End papers good condition plain. Title good condition lightly tanned with engraved illustration. Pages good condition lightly tanned throughout. Binding good condition. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: not dated Binding: Hardback. Seller Inventory # ABE-1697128781235

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Title: Cowper s Poems Illustrated With Engravings [...

Publisher: London: Published by WH Reed

Publication Date: 1830

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good