Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith

Goldsmith, Oliver

Published by New York and London: White and Allen, 1889

About this Item

Octavo, decorative cloth stamped in gilt; leather spine labels printed in gilt; top edge gilt; heavy textured endpapers with gilt floral design; tender front hinge. Large paper edition, with wood engravings by Cope, Creswick, Horsley, Redgrave, and Frederick Taylor in proof state on China paper. One of 200 numbered copies, signed by the publisher. The five artists were important members of the Etcher's Club that was instrumental in the revival of etching and wood engravings in England during the late 19th century. From the library of Edward Curtis Smith (1854-1935), with the railroad tycoon and Vermont governor's bookplate on the front pastedown. A stunning production. Seller Inventory # ABE-1310838087

Bibliographic Details

Title: Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith

Publisher: New York and London: White and Allen

Publication Date: 1889

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)

Edition: Special Edition