Select Poems Divine and Humane

A limited edition book containing the work of 17th Century English poet Thomas Beedome, bound in full paper vellum. A limited edition copy, reprinting the 17th Century poetry of Thomas Beedome.Beedome, apart from his works, is a historical mystery, with his date of birth completely unknown.He is believed to have died an untimely death around 1641, and the first edition of this book of verse was published posthumously, in 1641.Smart, in original full paper vellum, with elegant gilt lettering to the front board.This copy is lacking the original slipcase. Bound in original full paper vellum. Externally, smart. Small handling mark to spine. Leather binding strips broken at front joint. Front half of lowest leather binding strip absent. Mild rubbing to covers. Mild cockling to pages throughout. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Very Good.