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8 volumes bound as 1. In modern half black calf with black cloth, decorative gilt tooling. Spine, attractive gilt tooling, titles in gilt to black leather label. Internally, new marbled endpapers, some ink notes to eps. Works include: GwaithThomas Edwards, Merthyr, 1849, [5], (vi-xxxi), [1]. Gardd O Gerddi, Merthyr Tydfil, 1846, [2], (iii-x), [1], 12-431, [1]. Y Farddoneg Fabilonaidd; neu Weledigaeth Cwrs y Byd, Merthyr, 1848, [2], 3-64. Pedair Colofn Gwladwriaeth; Merthyr, 1848, (iv), [1], 6-64. A Welsh Dialogue; Neu Gynadlaidd Ymresymaeg Rhwng Pleser a Gofid, Merthyr, 1849, [3], 4-56. Y Ddau Ben Ymdrechgar, Merthyr, 1849, [3], 4-56. Interlude neu Chwareyddiaeth, yn Gosod Allan y Tri Chryfion Byd sef Cariad, Tylody, ac Angeu, Merthyr, 1850, (2), 3-56. Bannau y Byd; neu Greglais o Groglofft, Merthyr, 1850, [3], 4-56 pp. A couple of marginal notes, with each part has a separate pagination and titlepage dated from 1848 to 1850. A very good copy. (150*90 mm). EDWARDS, poet and writer of interludes, which contain a good deal of social criticism. Twm 's two main characteristics, his ready wit and his facility in versification, account for many a scathing passage in his works, and also for the fact that some of his verses remained in the popular memory for generations. See NLW WBO. Seller Inventory # 005286
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