The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore (Complete in One Volume)

Moore, Thomas

Published by Leavitt & Allen, NY, 1857

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Publisher's full leather, embossed decoration and gilt lettering on covers, spine in six compartments separated by raised bands, gilt lettering in one compartment, marbled endpapers, a.e.g. Generously illustrated with elegant tissue-protected steel engravings. Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, now best remembered for the lyrics of "The Minstrel Boy" and "The Last Rose of Summer". He was responsible, with John Murray, for burning Lord Byron's memoirs after his death. In his lifetime he was often referred to as Anacreon Moore. Moore is often considered Ireland's National Bard and is to Ireland what Robert Burns is to Scotland. Moore is commemorated in several places: by a plaque on the house where he was born, by busts at The Meetings and Central Park, New York, and by a bronze statue near Trinity College Dublin. There is a road in Walkinstown, Dublin, named Thomas Moore Road, in a series of roads named after famous composers, locally referred to as the Musical Roads. . Former owner's bookplate on fep, light foxing on preliminary pages only, spine, edges and corners rubbed, otherwise, tight, square and clean. A large, heavy book (five pounds) - additional shipping charges may apply. VERY GOOD. . Engravings. Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall. 639 pp. Seller Inventory # 10020

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Title: The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore (Complete...

Publisher: Leavitt & Allen, NY

Publication Date: 1857

Binding: Leather

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued

Edition: First Edition. First Printing.