Author: Thomas Gray
Title: The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray
Description: London, John Sharpe , 1821. Leather. A full straight grain morocco edition of the Poetical Works of Thomas Gray with Illustrations by Richard Westell. In a smart full straight morocco binding with gilt detail. A collection of poems by the popular English poet, Thomas Gray. With an engraved title page and six plates by Richard Westell. Collated complete. The first illustrated edition of the work. Richard Westell was an English painter and illustrator best known for his portraits of Lord Byron. He was also the drawing master for Queen Victoria. Includes critical observations of Gray's work and information about his cenotaph. With booksellers label and bookplate of one 'Henry Hallett Maude' to front paste down. In full straight grain morocco with gilt detail. Externally, good condition with rubbing to extremities and spine and some shelf wear. Hinges slightly strained but firm. Booksellers label and bookplate to front paste down. Slight offsetting around the edges to front and rear paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with a few scattered spots, heavier around the plates. Good . Ill.: Richard Westell. Good .

Keywords: Poetry Eton College Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard Walter Scott Eton College Henry Hallett Maude Richard Westell


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