Algernon Charles Swinburne

Selections from the Poetical Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne

London, Chatto and Windus , 1911. Leather. A most charmingly bound collection of Algernon Charles Swinburne's poems. A new impression of this poetical collection. Bound in full tree calf, with decorative gilt to the boards, spine and dentelles. Offering the poems of English poet, playwright and critic Algernon Charles Swinburne, who is often noted for his writings including taboo topics such as lesbianism, sado-masochism and anti-theism. This collection includes 'By the North Sea', 'Hertha', 'A Fostering' and 'The Wife's Vigil', among others. Collated, complete with two plates, one being the portrait from Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Bound in full tree calf, with decorative gilt to the boards, spine and dentelles. Externally, very smart, with mild rubbing to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 955Y23

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Selections from the Poetical Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne Poetry Tree Calf Poetry Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Algernon Charles Swinburne

Selections from the Poetical Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne

London, Chatto and Windus, 1896. Leather. A lovely anthology of the poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne, charmingly presented in signed calf by Bumpus. The sixth edition of this collection. In full signed calf by Bumpus, with handsome decorative gilt to the boards and spine.Offering the poems of English poet, playwright and critic Algernon Charles Swinburne, who is often noted for his taboo topics such as lesbianism, sado-masochism and anti-theism. This collection includes 'A Child's Laughter', 'Hope and Fear', 'By the North Sea' and 'The Wife's Vigil', among others. In full signed calf by Bumpus. Externally, smart, with fading to the spine and minor rubbing to the extremities. With a couple minor marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. With minor offsetting and the odd spot to the endpapers, otherwise bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 960Y55

Catalogue: Poetry

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