Cloth, P++. 546pp+14pp publishers catalogue, engraved frontis, engraved title page, several engraved plates, water staining to plate edges, water damage to cloth, rear hinge split, a reading copy only. ~ ? edition. ~ A collection of Cowpers works, with a short biography.

Full dark green calf gilt, G. iv+220pp, engraved title & 6 engraved vignettes each drawn by R Westall & engraved by Charles Rolls, upper hinge cracked, head & tail of the spine snagged, with further damage to the leather from insects, internally some spotting particularly to the plates. ~ reprint. ~ Poem by Cowper originally published in 1782 which are 'moral satires' in pentameter couplets.

Full dark green calf gilt, G. iv+220pp, engraved title & 6 engraved vignettes each drawn by R Westall & engraved by Charles Rolls, upper hinge cracked, head & tail of the spine snagged, with further damage to the leather from insects, internally some spotting particularly to the plates. ~ reprint. ~ Poem by Cowper originally published in 1785 which contains the lines 'Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour'. The poem is Cowper's only work in blank verse & was suggested by his friend Lady Austen, who bade him compose a work based upon the Sofa.

Condition: Good. A little rubbed and frayed at head, tail, corners and eges with some (possible) damp-marking. Slightly shaken. Bookplate to ffep. All eges gilt. :: Further Information: Green cloth with gilt and black titling and decorations. This is the first edition in the "Red Line Edition". 540pp. Size: 8vo Crown (19 x 13cm Approx.) Introduction / preface by Rev. Thomas Dale (inc. biographical and critical). First Edition. Weighs 0.575 Kg. which exceeds standard rates. ::

Condition: Very Good+. Lightlt faded at spine, slight rubbing at head and tail. Small inscription to ffep. A handsome book overall if a little lightly foxed throughout. :: Further Information: Deep red leather with 5 raised bands to spine, gilt titling and blind stamped borders to front. Illustrated frontispiece, with flyleaf, and other illustrations. Marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. In the series of the "Landsdowne Poets" a complete edition with memoir, explanatory notes, portrait and original illustrations. 611pp. Size: 8vo Crown (19 x 13cm Approx.) Weighs 0.600 Kg. which exceeds standard rates. ::

Boards are marbled with edge wear, 3 1/4 by 5 1/2" size. Leather spine there are very on the internet of this book and publishing date. " Old Books very small leather 0

Boards are marbled with edge wear, 3 1/4 by 5 1/2" size. Leather spine I made a homemade repair and its attached. The front board has been homemade repaired. For the books age the contents are in good minus condition. Because of the deatchment of the cover and the wear on the outside edges and on the spine the condition is what it is. However there are very on the internet of this book and publishing date. " Old Books very small leather 0

pp 630, wood engravings, marbled endpapers and edges, gilt decorated spine