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William Falconer - The Poetical Works of William Falconer

Title: The Poetical Works of William Falconer
Description: London, Bell and Daldy, 1870. Leather. A collection of poetry by Scottish poet William Falconer. With a biographical introduction. Falconer's ability to describe storm-tossed vessels in his poem The Shipwreck came from his experience as a sailor. He was one of the three survivors of a ship voyaging from Alexandria to Venice. He was given the patronage of the Duke of York and became a purser of warships. In a full calf binding. Externally, sound with slight rubbing. Internally, generally firmly bound but strained in places. Binder's stamp to verso of front endpaper indicates J.B Hawes of Cambridge binding. Ink inscription to verso of front endpaper. The odd spot to pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Falconer Shipwreck Poetry Duke of York Shipwreck None

Price: GBP 48.00 = appr. US$ 68.54 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: LTH2-D-27

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