case robert 1857 1944 (2 Ergebnisse)

, Case, Robert H., 1857-1944. English epithalamies. London : John Lane / Chicago : A.C. McClurg, 1896, LX, 198pp., very good blue cloth with gold decorations, previous owner's name. Epithalamium: "the song at the bridal chamber" has long been "attached to every kind of nuptial poem, provided it be supposed to precede or even immediately succeed the nuptial night." - "The present collection is meant to include nearly all English poems so styled by their authors", into the early 18th century.

1st edition. Signed + inscribed to James Thornely by the editor. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Scattered foxing internally. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; lx, 198 pages, 1 leaf 20 cm. Notes; Series title also at head of t.p. Subjects; Epithalamia Great Britain. Marriage ; Poetry. English poetry. Epithalamia. Marriage. English poetry Collections. English poetry Early modern, 1500-1700. Great Britain. 1 Kg.