The Poetical Works Of William Cowper With A Preface By The Rev. T. S. Grimshaw, A.M. [New Edition - Full Leather Binding by Sharland]

William Cowper

Published by London – Printed for Thomas Tegg, 1845

About this Item

London Printed for Thomas Tegg, 1845, New Edition. Full leather binding by Sharland, gilt titles, decorative gilt compartments, gilt decoration to both boards, gilt page edges, patterned paste downs with gilt dentelles. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece and engraved title and six further engraved plates. William Cowper (November 1731 April 1800) was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. In many ways, he was one of the forerunners of Romantic poetry. Samuel Taylor Coleridge called him the best modern poet, whilst William Wordsworth particularly admired his poem Yardley-Oak. xxiv, 695pp. Approximately 6 ½ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition gilt title in gilt bordered compartment, 4 raised bands, gilt decoration to the other compartments, rubbed top and tail. Joints good condition gently rubbed and worn. Corners good condition gently bumped and worn. Boards good condition full leather binding by Sharland, gilt decorative detail to both boards with blind tooled borders. Page edges good condition all gilt. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition intact. Paste downs good condition patterned with gilt dentelles, small bookseller s/bookbinder s label in the top left hand corner of the front paste down. End papers good condition patterned, subsequent end papers tanned and foxed, there is a previous owner s signature on the reverse of the front end paper. Title good condition illustration to the centre, lightly tanned, second letterpress title. Pages good condition tissue guarded portrait frontispiece, lightly tanned throughout, six further engraved plates. Binding good condition attractive, worn. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1845 Binding: Hardback.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Poetical Works Of William Cowper With A Preface By The Rev. T. S. Grimshaw, A.M. [New Edition - Full Leather Binding by Sharland]
• Publisher: London Printed for Thomas Tegg
• Publication Date: 1845
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good