This is a collectible Fourth Impression (1903) of "Seventeenth Century Lyrics," edited by the renowned literary scholar George Saintsbury and published by Rivingtons, London.
This anthology is a seminal collection of 17th-century English poetry, featuring masters of the era such as John Donne, Ben Jonson, and Robert Herrick. The book is elegantly bound in red cloth with ornate gilt-stamped detailing on the spine and front board, making it an ideal addition for collectors of antiquarian books or enthusiasts of English Literature.
Good antique condition for a 123-year-old volume.
Exterior: The red cloth boards show some edge wear and light bumping to the corners. The gilt decoration on the front cover and spine remains bright and legible.
Interior: The binding is firm. There is some light foxing/age-toning to the initial pages. The text block is clean and free from annotations, as evidenced in the samples of poetry by Ben Jonson and Robert Herrick.