Reliques of Ancient English Poetry Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs and other Pieces of our Earlier Poets

Thomas Percy (editor)

Published by Henry G. Bohn, London, 1844

About this Item

Rather nice divinity style leather binding of Percy's famous collection of old Ballads, poetry and songs culled from a variety of sources including Pepys' Library and the mysterious Percy Folio. First published in 1765. Full leather with elaborate blind-stamped decoration. Raised bands to spine with vine leaves in gilt. Marbled end-papers. Engraved frontispiece. Printed in double columns. 8vo. Foxing to half-title. Some bumping and rubbing to edges. Contents otherwise clean and binding tight. Good. Seller Inventory # 004337

Bibliographic Details

Title: Reliques of Ancient English Poetry ...

Publisher: Henry G. Bohn, London

Publication Date: 1844

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good