Description
Cowper, Illustrated By A Series Of Views, In, Or Near, The Park Of Weston-Underwood, Bucks, Accompanied With Copius Descriptions, And A Brief Sketch Of The Poet's Life, uncredited, but text is attributed to Edward Wedlake Braykey and illustrations by James Storer. Published for Vernor, Hood, And Sharpe, Poultry, London. Print date 1810. 48 pages. Three quarter calf over marbled boards. There is only light rubbing at corners and spine, heavier at bottom rear corner. Spine has five raised bands and bright gilt lettering and decoration. Endpapers and page edges are also marbled. There is a bookplate at front from Rev. J. Tuttle Smith who was a Civil War hymnist, as well as active in other religious activities. Hinges are intact and binding is tight. Pages are of supple rag paper and are clean but for ink offsetting and occasional foxing. There are 12 single-sided black and white illustrations, There is also an illustrated title page from a previous edition (1803) that precedes the main title page. The first 23 pages are a biography of William Cowper. The rest is comprised of 12 "views" of scenic areas, each with an illustration. Overall condition is Very Good or better All my books are as described. If I go too far in describing minor flaws, it's because I want you, the buyer, to be satisfied that you'll get no nasty surprises. Please check my feedback to assure yourself that you'll speedily get the book that is described. A happy customer comes back! For all buyers - I can ship the way which best fits your needs, so contact me if you would prefer a different method. Check out my ebay store - buythebookhere for all manner of scarce and interesting books and collectibles!
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