William John Courthope - The Paradise of Birds, an Old Extravaganza in a Modern Dress

Edinburgh, William Blackwood and Sons, 1870. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this scarce book of poetry by William John Courthope. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Previous owner's ink inscription to the title page. A scarce narrative poem by the English writer and historian of poetry, William John Courthope (1842-1917). This poem follows Windbag and Maresnest on their quest to discover a bird utopia, blending satire with lyrical beauty. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, with fading to the spine and light shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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