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The Life and Letters of William Cowper, Esq.
One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside.
In many ways, he was one of the forerunners of Romantic poetry (Shelley, Keats, Byron).
Samuel Taylor Coleridge called him "the best modern poet", whilst William Wordsworth particularly admired his poem Yardley-Oak.
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Printed in 1812!
Approximately 200 YEARS OLD!!
Complete in 4-Volumes!
Bound in FULL, CALF-LEATHER Bindings!!
Full leather bindings, such as these, were very costly to produce, and are very desirable!
Full, diced, leather covers, with gilt panels to boards!
Ornate gilded spine with raised hubs!
Gilt trim on covers!
Marbled edges, boards and end-papers!
9 INCHES TALL; These are very large books!
Complete four volume set.
By William Hayley. Printed for J. Johnson and Co., London. 1812.
Light general rubbing on exterior. Hinges fully attached and fresh. Interior clean, bright. Slight foxing. Free of writing or signs of previous ownership. VERY GOOD, Near MINT+, Fine/MINT interior.
Wide margins.
Quality paper.
Well laid-out.
A pleasure to read.
These are heavy books, having been printed on quality paper!
This is a gorgeous set and displays beautifully!
This set will be well-padded for shipping.
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