William Cowper - Poems, by William Cowper, Esq. Of the Inner Temple: With a Life of the Author

Edinburgh, James Robertson, William Whyte and Co et al, 1821 . Leather. A lovely two volume edition of the poetry of William Cowper, in delightful straight grain morocco bindings. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece to volume I.A charming two volume edition of the works of the English poet and Anglican hymnwriter, considered to be one of the forerunners of Romantic poetry. Retaining the original half titles.With bookseller's labels to front pastedowns, with the former owner's label of P.F. Mercer, 1939, to the front free endpapers, and a contemporary inscription to a front blank of volume II. In straight grain morocco bindings, with gilt detailing to board perimeters and back strip. Light rubbing to back strip head and tail, and raised bands of spine. Otherwise, externally lovely. Booksellers label to front pastedown. Former owner's label to front free endpapers. Inscription to a front blank of volume II. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with the odd spot and light handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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