Author: Robert Bloomfield
Title: The Farmer&Apos;S Boy, and, Rural Tales, Ballads, and Songs
Description: London, Vernor and Hood, 1801-02. First edition. Leather. Two poetical volumes by Robert Bloomfield bound in one, an illustrated copy which includes the first edition of 'Rural Tales&apos. Two poetical works by Robert Bloomfield bound in one volume.'The Farmer's Boy', the fourth edition, published in 1801. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates. Collated, complete. This work was composed by the author in a garret in Bell Alley. The poem was immensely popular when it was published, and the author's reputation rocketed.'Rural Tales, Ballads, and Songs', the first edition, published in 1802. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and head-pieces. Collated, bound without the half-title, otherwise complete. An anthology of eighteen poems, including 'Walter and Jane', 'The Miller's Maid', 'The Fakenham Ghost', 'A Visit to Whittlebury Forest', and more.By Robert Bloomfield, a popular labouring-class poet of the Georgian era. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Light shelf wear to the head and tail of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Crack to the head of the rear joint. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Small chip to page 93/94 of 'Rural Tales&apos. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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