The Poetical Works of Samuel Butler; With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, Of the Rev. George Gilfillan [Complete in Two Volumes]

Butler, Samuel & Gilfillen, Rev. George

Published by James Nichol, Edinburgh, UK, 1854

About this Item

Samuel Butler (1613-1680) was an English poet and satirist. He is remembered for the satirical poem titled Hudibras, which is included in these collected works. I-xxvi, 258pp; II-vi, 297pp. Fully bound in tan calf with gilt border and marble to all page edges. Spines have five raised bands and two morocco title plates (green and burgundy) with gilt lettering. Original gilt decoration to spines which has somewhat faded, leaving mainly the embossed lettering. Light shelf-wear to extremities of boards. Owners name to second free endpapers. Vol.I has a hand-written inscription to the second free endpaper dated 1857.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Poetical Works of Samuel Butler; With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, Of the Rev. George Gilfillan [Complete in Two Volumes]
• Publisher: James Nichol, Edinburgh, UK
• Publication Date: 1854
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather Bound
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued
• Weight: 1400 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry