The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith - M.B., and Professor of Ancient History in the Royal Acadmy of Arts - With a Biograpical Memoir, and Notes on the Poems - Edited by Bolton Corney

This 6.125 x 8.25 inch, 235 page hardcover book is the 1846 printing of this title with that date on the title page. The binding for this book is in only good condition. The full leather covers show considerable wear at all the edges and spine ? with the leather simply worn and with the corners all worn through. The beautiful and intricate gilt decorative work on the covers is mostly free of any handling wear ? and even the spine ? which is hand-ruled ? clearly shows the books title in gilt ? with the rest of the spine with its intricate design and five raised bands. The book features gilt edging on all three sides and that gilt is in sparkling condition. The interior of the book shows the remnants of a bookplate on the front pastedown and a gift inscription dated January 1st, 1854 ? on the ffep. Beyond that the text pages are in fine condition showing no wear at the edges or corners, no markings or damage, and with the paper bright and clean. The numerous engraved illustrations are in beautiful condition and the engravings are listed on three pages before the poems themselves begin. The title page gives credit for the wood engravings to five contributors named ?Members of the Etching Club.? 235 pages.…