Author: Robert Browning; Augustine Birrell (ed.)
Title: The Poetical Works of Robert Browning Two Volumes Bound As One
Description: London, John Murray, 1946 . Leather. A lovely half calf bound edition of The Works of Robert Browning with portrait illustrations. Half calf bound edition of The Poetical Works of Robert Browning with portrait illustrations. Two volumes bound together in one. Includes editors note to the first volume by Augustine Birrell. With two illustrations of portraits of Browning as the frontispiece of both volumes with tissue guards.Robert Browning was a Victorian poet known for irony, dark humour and social commentary within his works. His reputation varied over the years and he has been the subject of much praise and criticism. Includes ink inscription from prior owners to the first free endpapers dated 1953.From the Ascott House library, owned by the de Rothschild family. The library was created following the conversion of the billiards room in 1936 and was predominantly filled with books collected by Anthony de Rothschild. In half calf bindings over cloth boards. Externally, very smart. Some minor marks to the cloth on the back board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Tissue guards to the plates are present and intact. Includes ink inscription from prior owners to the first free endpapers dated 1953. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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