A striking Victorian edition of The Poetical Works of Edward Young, published by Gall & Inglis in Edinburgh as part of their Landscape Series of Poets. The red decorative cloth binding, black and gilt stamping, bright gilt edges, and illustrated pages make this an especially appealing copy for collectors of Victorian poetry and decorative antique books.
Young is best known for Night Thoughts, his meditative poem on mortality, faith, and the afterlife. This copy also includes a period presentation inscription dated December 21, 1882, adding another nice nineteenth-century detail to an already very displayable book.
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Language: English
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Title: The Poetical Works of Edward Young
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Author: Edward Young
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Editor: Not stated
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Publisher: Gall & Inglis
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Place of Publication: Edinburgh
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Publication Date: Circa 1870s to 1880s
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Edition/Series: The Landscape Series of Poets
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Volume/Series: Single volume
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Binding: Decorative Victorian publisher’s cloth in red with black and gilt stamping
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Features: Gilt page edges, decorative scenic page borders, ornate cover and spine design, period presentation inscription dated December 21, 1882
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Illustrations/Plates: Illustrated with engraved plates
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Provenance: Presentation inscription dated December 21, 1882
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Dimensions: 7.75 in. H x 5.5 in. W x 1.25 in. D
Condition:
Loose hinges. First page torn at the bottom. Fraying and wear to the spine ends, with rubbing and bumping to the corners and edges. General age toning and light foxing present. Plates are present. An attractive Victorian copy with honest age-related wear.
