Search Results: Poetry from Melmoth Books

K I S S E S etc.
B E I N G A N
ENGLISH TRANSLATION in VERSE
OF THE
B A S I A
OF
JOANNES SECUNDUS NICOLAIUS
OF THE
H A G U E
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L O N D O N

Printed for T. DAVIES
M, DCC, LXXV
DESCRIPTION
(iv) + 223 + (iv)
Book measures 180mm x 120mm approximately.
Bound in full contemporary calf and more recently re-backed. New spine has five gilt-ruled raised bands with floral motifs to compartments and contrasting tan title label. Includes engraved frontispiece representing the "origin of kisses" and an engraved vignette on the second title.
CONDITION
The binding is holding extremely firm indeed. Boards show some wear and scuffs and repair marks for new spine hinges. Internally the pages are generally browned with an occasional spot. Shadowing to title page caused by the engraving. Previous owner bookplate to front paste-down.
Overall, a lovely tight and pleasant copy of this rather rare work.
INTERESTING
Johannes Secundus (1511 to… Read More

THEF A R M E R' S B O YA Rural PoemBy
ROBERT BLOOMFIELD
THE EIGHTH EDITION
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LONDON:
PRINTED FOR VERNOR AND HOOD POULTRY,
AND LOGMAN, HURST, REES AND ORME.
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1805
DESCRIPTION
(xxvii) + 119 + various other poems + (ii)
Book measures 165mm x 110mm approximately.
A simple and fitting binding in contemporary full brown calf. Spine with bands with gilt motif to each compartment and black title label. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs. Engraving to verso of title page and many further engravings throughout.
CONDITION
The binding is holding quite firm. A one inch crack to the upper front hinge. Some small losses to top of spine. A few nicks and scuffs to boards and some mild bumping to board corners. Internally the pages are generally clean throughout, with just a few random spots and a little light browning to end-papers.
Overall, a lovely tight little volume in good condition.
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Robert Bloomfield (1766 to 1823) was an English labouring-class poet. He was born… Read More

P O E M SB YWILLIAM MASON, M. A.
THE FIFTH EDITION

Y O R K
T. CADELL
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MDCCLXXIX
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 296 + (ii)
Book measures 190mm x 120mm approximately.
Bound in quarter calf over marbled boards. Probable 19th century spine with five raised gilt-ruled bands with elaborate herringbone style decoration to compartments, and maroon author label.
CONDITION
The binding is holding very firm. Both boards exhibit reasonable wear, scuffs and knocks with bumping to corners. Sympathetic repair marks of boards attachment to later spine visible, but not obtrusive. Spine in nice bright good condition. Internally the pages are uniformly aged with consistent browning although clean. Some foxing to paste-downs and end-papers. Previous owner inscription to front paste-down, plus ink inscriptions to front end-papers.
A very nice example of this rather rare volume.
INTERESTING
William Mason (1724 to 1797) was an English poet, amateur draughtsman, author, editor and gardener. He was born in Hull and… Read More

THE POEMSOFSAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE
A NEW EDITION



LONDON
EDWARD MOXON
1854
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 388 + (ii)
Book measures 165mm x 105mm approximately.
Nicely bound in full tan calf. Spine with four gilt-ruled raised bands with elaborate gilt decoration to the compartments. Twin gilt fillet borders to both boards and superb gilt inner dentelle to board inners. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs. All edges in gilt. Engraved author portrait frontispiece.
CONDITION
In overall very good condition. The binding is in firm and tight condition. The boards exhibit some general scuffs, marks and knocks, and some light rubbing of hinges and bumping to board corners. Internally the pages are clean and bright although with some occasional foxing spots, to the title page and rear end-papers. Small neat previous owner signature to top of front end-paper and bookplate to front paste-down.
Overall, a nicely bound volume in good condition.
INTERESTING
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 to 1834) was an English poet,… Read More

JAMES HURDISP O E M S
THREE VOLUMES BOUND AS ONE
ADRIANO 1792 second edition
TEARS OF AFFECTION 1794 first edition
THE VILLAGE CURATE 1797 fourth edition

LONDON

J. JOHNSON
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 105 + ads + 90 + 136 + (ii)
Book measures 195mm x 125mm approximately.
Nicely bound in full contemporary calf with later re-backed spine. Spine with five raised bands and maroon title label. Gilt chain border to both boards. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs.
CONDITION
In overall good condition. The binding is in firm condition and holding very well. There is some crackling, and some general scuffs and knocks to the boards with some small missing sections of leather. Bumping to board corners. Internally the pages are in good clean condition generally although some light spotting throughout and occasional browning.
Overall, a nicely bound rare volume of poetry in good condition.
INTERESTING
James Hurdis (1763 to1801) was an English clergyman and poet born in Bishopstone, East Sussex. Not a great… Read More

THEW O R K SOf the late INGENIOUSMr. GEORGE FARQUHAR :Containing all hisP O E M S, L E T T E R S,ESSAYS AND COMEDIES
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IN
TWO
VOLUMES
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The TENTH EDITION
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LONDON :
JOHN RIVINGTON, W. JOHNSTON,
S. CROWDER, T. CASLON, T. LOWNDES,
W. NICOLL, S. BLADON, C. CORBET and R. BALDWIN.
MDCCLXXII
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 330pp + EPILOGUE + LIST OF PLAYS + (ii)
(ii) + 9pp + 76pp + 81pp + 87pp + 85pp + 4pp + (ii)
Books measure 220mm x 145mm approximately.
Bound in contemporary full flamed brown leather. Spine with gilt-ruled compartments with elaborate gilt decoration and twin maroon and green title and volume labels.
CONDITION
Overall, in good condition. Each volume holding firm with slight cracking to the upper front hinge of volume II and general rubbing to hinges. There are some losses of leather to spine head and less so to spine foot. A few minor marks and nicks to boards but nothing serious with the bindings… Read More

P O E M S
ON
SEVERAL OCCASIONS
By
AUSTIN DOBSON

LONDON
KEGAN, PAUL, TRENCH, TRUENER & CO, LTD
MDCCCXC
DESCRIPTION
Two Volumes
(iv) + 252 + (iv)
(iv) + 251 + (iv)
Books measure 160mm x 105mm approximately.
Beautifully bound in full dark brown grained calf. Spine with five raised bands with title, volume and date in gilt to compartments. Plain end-papers and paste-downs. Tissue-guarded engraving to title page verso of each volume. Top page edges in gilt, remainder uncut.
CONDITION
In very good condition. The bindings are both extremely firm indeed. There are only a few very light surface scratches to boards. Internally the pages are incredibly clean and bright throughout. Just some minor shadowing to end-papers and paste-downs.
Overall, a beautifully bound set of volumes in very good condition.
INTERESTING
Henry Austin Dobson (1840 to 1921), commonly Austin Dobson, was an English poet and essayist. His official career was uneventful, but as a poet and biographer he was distinguished. Those who… Read More

P O E M SO NSeveral Occafions
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By Mr. JOHN PHILIPS,
Student of Christ-Church, Oxon.
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The Fourth Edition
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L O N D O N :
THOMAS ASTLEY
1728

DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 72 + (ii)
Book measures 170mm x 105mm approximately.
Bound and re-backed in later quarter plain brown calf over marbled boards. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Previous owner bookplate to front paste-down.
CONDITION
Very good condition overall with binding holding very firm with just a few very light surface scratches and light bumping to upper board corners. Internally the pages are uniformly browned and aged with regular random marks and spots, some to page edges with end-papers more heavily so.
Please refer to the photo images for a clear indication of both condition and content.
INTERESTING
John Philips (1676 to 1709) was an 18th-century English poet. He suffered from delicate health but became a proficient classical scholar educated at Winchester… Read More

T H EPOETICAL WORKSOf the HonourableSir Charles Sedley Baronet,AND HISSPEECHES
in PARLIAMENT
LONDON
B. Bragg
1707

DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 224pp + 175pp + (ii)
Book measures 195mm x 125mm approximately.
Bound in full brown contemporary calf. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with intricate gilt decoration to gilt-boxed compartments, and red title label. Lovely blind-tooled border and cornice work and panelling to both boards.
CONDITION
Good condition overall with binding holding firm. There is a full-length crack to the spine but this has not weakened the book significantly, and some minor cracking to front hinge. Gilt decoration to spine has been dulled and some lost. Boards have a few light surface marks and the odd knock with bumping to corners but are in remarkably good condition. Internally, the pages are clean with some uniform and expected ageing. A few spot and shadow marks towards end-papers, otherwise very good. Armorial bookplate of the Earls of Hopetoun to front paste-down.
Please… Read More

THES E A S O N SAH Y M N
To the Memory of
Sir ISAAC NEWTON
AND
BRITANNIA, a POEM
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By Mr. THOMSON.
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L O N D O N
J. MILLAN and A. MILLAR
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MDCCXXX

DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 77 + 71 + 72 + 69 + 19 + (ii)
Spring second edition 1730
Summer third edition 1730
Autumn second edition 1730
Winter first edition 1730
Book measures 200mm x 135mm approximately.
Recently bound in quarter brown calf over pastel boards. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with maroon title label. Plain end-papers. Full page verso engraving to start of each "season".
CONDITION
In overall very good condition. The binding is very firm and strong. Some minor darkening to lower and upper spine with no other visible wear or damage whatsoever. Internally the pages are uniformly dulled but clean throughout with occasional spotting. An ex-libris copy from The University of Chicago Library, there are some small library mark numbers to the end-papers and on the title page. Also, a neat… Read More

ACOLLECTIONOFP O E M SV I ZThe T E M P L E of D E A T H
By the Marquis of NORMANBY
W I T H
Several Original P O E M S
Never before printed
LONDON
Daniel Brown
1701

DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 453pp + list of other publications + (ii)
Book measures 200mm x 130mm approximately.
Bound in full brown contemporary calf. Spine with four gilt-ruled raised bands with intricate gilt decoration to gilt-boxed compartments, and dark red title label. Blind-tooled panel border and cornicing to both boards.
CONDITION
Good condition overall with binding holding firm. Both hinges are a little cracked and weakened but holding well. Boards display general surface marks with some small losses of leather (but a great patina) and the odd knock with bumping to corners. Small loss of leather to top of spine. Internally, the pages are clean with some uniform and expected ageing. A few spot and shadow marks towards end-papers, otherwise very good. Small neat previous owner writing in ink to front end-paper.
Please refer to the… Read More

THETRIUMPHSOFT E M P E RA POEMIN SIX CANTOS
BY WILLIAM HAYLEY ESQ
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THE TENTH EDITION, CORRECTED
LONDON
CADELL AND DAVIES
1799
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 163pp + (iv)
Books measure 160mm x 100mm approximately.
Bound in full tan "flame" leather. Spine with five bands and elaborate gilt decoration to compartments and olive title label. A number of full page engravings throughout.
CONDITION
Binding is in good condition with boards firmly attached with strong hinges, very slight cracking to upper one inch of front board. There is occasional wear and scuffs to extremities with some minor bumping to corners. Gilt work very clean and bright. Internally the pages are in good clean uniform condition throughout although with just an occasional spot to end-papers. No inscriptions.
INTERESTING
William Hayley (1745 to 1820) was an English writer, best known as the biographer of his friend William Cowper. Born at Chichester, he was sent to Eton in 1757, and to Trinity Hall, Cambridge, in 1762; his connection… Read More

THEW O R K SIN VERSE AND PROSEOF
WILLIAM SHENSTONE, Esq
In TWO VOLUMES With Decorations.
The SECOND EDITION
LONDON : Printed by J. HUGHES
For J. DODSLEY in Pall-mall. M.DCC.LXV
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 332pp + contents + (ii)
(ii) + 343pp + (ii)
Books measure 180mm x 120mm approximately.
Two volumes, bound in full contemporary tan leather. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with gilt motifs to compartments and red title / volume labels. Engraved frontispiece and title vignettes to volumes I & II. Folding plate of The Leasowes to volume II, plus a couple of smaller engravings within text. Small neat previous owner bookplate to front paste-down of each volume.
CONDITION
Both volumes holding nice and firm with both front upper hinges showing early signs of cracking, but nothing serious. Lightly scuffed with the occasional surface chip and a few darker marks consistent with age but producing a lovely sheen / patina, else overall a handsome set. Some bumping to board corners. Internally there is… Read More