Author: Robert Herrick; Humbert Wolfe Title: The Poetical Works of Robert Herrick
Description: London, The Cresset Press, 1928. First edition. Vellum. A beautifully illustrated four volume Limited Edition set of the poetry of Robert Herrick. In full vellum bindings, and with a colour frontispiece to each volume from Albert Rutherston. The complete four volume first edition thus of this beautifully illustrated edition of the works of seventeenth century English poet, Robert Herrick. A Limited Edition work, this set is number 52 of 750 sets produced.Illustrated with a hand printed colour frontispiece to each volume, and a small number of further vignette decorations, all the work of British artist and illustrator Albert Rutherston.These volumes contain a wealth of Herrick's works, including his most famous work, 'Hesperides' first published in 1648. In the publisher's original full vellum bindings. Discolouration to back strips, with the odd light marks or area of discolouration to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. A significant number of leaves unopened to each volume. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Albert Rutherston. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Robert Herrick seventeenth century poetry vellum Albert Rutherston seventeenth century poetry Albert Rutherston
Price: GBP 150.00 = appr. US$ 214.20 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 822F26
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