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The Poets of the Nineteenth Century; Illustrated with One Hundred Engravings, Drawn by Eminent Artists, and Engraved by the Brothers Dalziel
by Willmott, Robert Aris
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- near fine
- Condition
- Near fine
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About This Item
London: George Routledge & Co, 1858. Third Edition. Full calf. Near fine. The third edition of The Poets of the Nineteenth Century, selected and edited by the Rev. Robert Aris Willmott.. Large octavo, xv, 398pp, [1]. Fine binding by Edmonds and Remnants of London, in a decorative full calf. Covers ornately stamped, with five raised bands and title in gilt on spine. All edges gilt with gauffering, marbled endpapers. Stated "Third Edition" on title page. Solid text block, lightly rubbed corners, sunned spine, faint foxing throughout. Bookplate of the Earl of Portsmouth affixed to front endpaper. A striking example.
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- The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14491
- Title
- The Poets of the Nineteenth Century; Illustrated with One Hundred Engravings, Drawn by Eminent Artists, and Engraved by the Brothers Dalziel
- Author
- Willmott, Robert Aris
- Illustrator
- The third edition of The Poets of the Nineteenth Century, selected and edited by the Rev. Robert Aris Willmott.
- Format/Binding
- Full calf
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Third Edition
- Publisher
- George Routledge & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1858
- Keywords
- Summer Time in the Country, Journal of Summer time in the country, Poets of the nineteenth century, Poets of the 19th century, Robert Aris Willmott first edition, RA Willmott book
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