Belshazzar Dramatic Poem by Milman Rev (2 results)

First edition. iv, 162pp, [2]. Contemporary panelled calf, richly tool in gilt and blind, contrasting green morocco lettering-pieces, marbled edges. Rubbed, some surface loss, spine sunned. Marbled endpapers, internally clean and crisp. The first edition of English historian and ecclesiastic Henry Hart Milman's (1791-1868) dramatic poem, Belshazzar, upon which the influence of Byron can be clearly seen. Milman would go on to write The Martyr of Antioch (1822), which served as the primary influence for Arthur Sullivan's (1842-1900) 'Sacred Musical Drama' of the same name, first performed in 1880. Size: 8vo.…

Leather. Condition: Fine. First edition. The first edition of Henry Hart Milman's dramatic religious poem, in a full calf decorative binding. The first edition.Bound in decorative full calf with gilt tooling to the borders and spine.Henry Hart Milman was an English historian and ecclesiastic. He was a professor of poetry at Oxford and has written many works. This religious poem is based on the biblical even of Belshazzar's feast, and the mysterious writing of the wall. The influence of Byron can be seen in this poem as his poetical works tended to be tragic. Bound in full calf. Externally lovely with only the slightest marks to the boards and very minimal edge wear. Internally firmly bound with bright and generally clean pages with the odd spot, slightly heavier to the front. Owner's ink inscription to the front blank. Fine. None (illustrator). book.…