Author: Robert Browning
Title: Pippa Passes; & Men & Women; Dramatis Personae; & Dramatic Romances & Lyrics
Description: London, Chatto & Windus, 1908-1909 . Cloth. Two beautifully illustrated editions of work from poet Robert Browning, with both volumes featuring colour plates from Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale. Two volumes of works from English poet and playwright Robert Browning, who was particularly praised for his dramatic monologues.The first volume present here is a 1908 edition of 'Pippa Passes; & Men & Women&apos.Illustrated with a frontispiece and nine colour plates. Collated, complete.The second volume is a 1909 edition of 'Dramatis Personae; & Dramatic Romances & Lyrics&apos.Illustrated with a frontispiece and nine colour plates. Collated, complete.These illustrations are the work of British artist Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, who produced paintings, book illustrations, and a number of works in stained glass.With the contemporary inscription 'Florence Etheridge from her husband July 1909' to the front free endpaper of 'Pippa&apos. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. Bumping to back strip heads and tails, with back strips age toned. Inscription to 'Pippa' front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, with only the odd spot to 'Dramatis', but more frequent spotting to 'Pippa&apos. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale robert browning pippa passes dramatis personae robert browning Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale


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