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The Poetical Works of William Cowper
William Cowper
1852
T. Nelson and Sons : London
6.5" by 4.5"
xlviii, 525pp
SUMMARY
An illustrated collection of William Cowper's poetical works, in an attractive gilt embellished fine binding with charming gilt page edges.
Fine Binding,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Pleasing Copy
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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DESCRIPTION
William Cowper was the one of the foremost poets of the eighteenth century and for several decades had probably the largest readership of any English poet. Renowned for monumentally influencing the later generation of Romantic poets, Cowper's poetry was characterised through his detailed descriptions of rural life, his concern for the poor and downtrodden, and the startling simplicity of language.
With a biography of Cowper to the front of the text.
With a portrait frontispiece of Cowper (including a facsimile of his signature), an illustrated title page, and six monochromatic plates each with a protective tissue guard.
CONDITION
In a full crushed morocco binding with elaborate gilt embellishment to the boards and spine. Externally, slightly rubbed to extremities, joints, and head and tail of spine. Slight fading to spine. Contemporary ink inscription to front free-endpaper, dated '1853'. Internally firmly bound. Pages slightly age toned, with light scattered spots to the occasional page.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
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Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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