Lyrical Ballads - First American Edition

Wordsworth, William; Coleridge, Samuel Taylor

Published by James Humphreys for Joseph Groff, Philadelphia, 1802

About this Item

The first American edition, two volumes in one as issued. Complete; variant imprint "for Joseph Groff." This book is generally to be considered to have marked the beginning of the English Romantic movement in literature. A landmark work, which changed the course of English literature and poetry. Also includes the first appearance of Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." Skillfully rebacked with the original leather covered boards. Front fep and pastedown, along with the back fep are sympathetically restored. First few leaves moderately darkened , and has light to occasionally moderate foxing throughout.

Seller Inventory # 001047

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lyrical Ballads - First American Edition
• Publisher: James Humphreys for Joseph Groff, Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 1802
• Binding: Full-Leather
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good