matthew prior austin dobson (3 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. None (illustrator). A charming poetry collection by Matthew Prior, presented in the publisher's original boards. Matthew Prior (1664-1721) was an English poet. His poetry is varied and often ambitious, such as 'Solomon', or humorous, as 'Alma; or, The Progress of the Mind'.With notes and an introduction by Austin Dobson (1840-1921), an English poet and essayist.Illustrated with a full plate frontispiece of the author. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally generally smart, with some wear and marks to the spine. Contemporary ownership inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. book.

Leather. Zustand: Near Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. 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. signed by author. book.