Selected Poems of Matthew Prior

Matthew Prior; Austin Dobson [intro.]

Published by Kegan Paul, Trench and Co, London, 1889

About this Item

A beautifully bound edition of the poetry of Matthew Prior, one of only fifty signed copies produced, and in a Ramage binding. The very scarce limited edition, large paper edition of this work, of which only fifty signed and numbered copies were produced. This is number 12, signed by Charles Whittingham Co.In a signed crushed morocco binding by Ramage.Illustrated with a frontispiece.A lovely volume of the poetry of English poet and diplomat Matthew Prior, edited and with an introduction from English poet and essayist Henry Austin Dobson.With the bookplate of American philosopher, diplomat, and educator Nicholas Murray Butler to the front pastedown. Butler was president of Columbia University, a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the late James S. Sherman's replacement as William Howard Taft"s running mate in the 1912 United States presidential election. In a crushed morocco signed binding from Ramage. Externally, excellent. A touch of rubbing to raised bands. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 900F1

Bibliographic Details

Title: Selected Poems of Matthew Prior

Publisher: Kegan Paul, Trench and Co, London

Publication Date: 1889

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: signed by author

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book