Songs from the great poets. [Illustrated and printed under the supervision of. . . . ]

[ANDREW, George T. (Ed.)].

Published by Joseph Knight Co.,, 1892

About this Item

1892 first edition thus, Joseph Knight Co. (Boston, Massachusetts), 6 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches tall green cloth hardbound, no dust jacket (as issued), gilt, silver and dark green decoration to front cover and gilt lettering to spine, all page edges gilt, illustrated with more than 75 engraved plates and text illustrations, [98] pp. Moderate soiling, rubbing and edgewear to covers. Prior owner name to front pastedown. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this scarce collection of poetry and engravings. OCLC (No. 9418280) locates only three copies at institutions worldwide. ~SP43~ Includes Song of the River, by Charles Kingsley (1819-1875); Song of the Spirits Over the Waters, by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832); A Canadian Boat Song, by Thomas Moore (1779-1852); Songs and Scenes from Faust, by Goethe. The book was illustrated and printed under the supervision of George T. Andrew, son of renowned illustrator and engraver John Andrew (1815-1870). Seller Inventory # SP43-571-7441

Bibliographic Details

Title: Songs from the great poets. [Illustrated and...

Publisher: Joseph Knight Co.,

Publication Date: 1892

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair