The Works of Rev. George Crabbe in Five Volumes.[Finely Bound complete set of 5 volumes]

, five finely bound and matching volumes. Volume I, xxxi, 280 pages, contains "The Village" and "The Hall of Justice" amongst other poems. Volume II, xxxviii, 395 pages, contains letters including "Letter XXII The Poor of the Borough, Peter Grimes". Volume III, xxiv, 446 pages, contains Tales. Volume IV, viii, 342 pages, contains Books I to XI including "The Hall", "The Brothers" and "Boys at School" and a preface. Volume V, viii, 353 pages, [3], contains Books XII to XXII including "Delay has a Danger", Smugglers and Poachers" and "The Visit Concluded". 31 plates across the five volumes engraved by R. Westall. First Edition thus , small tear to top of spine on volume IV, rubbing to bottom of spine on volume III, corners slightly bumped, hinges of 2 volumes split, foxing throughout, good condition. , half green calf and marbled boards, gilt decoration to spine with publish date, red title label, full marbled edges , octavo, 21.5 cm x 14 cm Hardback ISBN.