1859 Gallery of Famous English & American Poets by Coppée - Stunning Binding
$ 211.2
Description
A Gallery of Famous English and American Poets With an Introductory Essay, by Henry Coppee, A.M. Richly Illustrated with A Hundred Steel Engravings, Executed in the First Style of the Art, Mostly from Original Designs by Distinguished Artists Philadelphia: E. H. Butler & Co. 1859 First Edition Quarto, 400 pages, beautifully bound in period full red leather with blind-stamped decoration; boards ruled in gilt, spine with raised bands and gilt lettering. Inside gilt dentelles, all edges gilt. Illustrated throughout in black and white. Some slight rubbing and wear, minor discoloration, previous owner's inscription, else in very good condition. A Gallery of Famous English and American Poets, published in 1859, is a richly illustrated anthology celebrating the lives and works of prominent poets from both sides of the Atlantic. The volume features engraved portraits of each poet alongside biographical sketches and select excerpts of their verse, offering readers a visual and literary tribute to figures such as William Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Edgar Allan Poe. Designed for a broad 19th-century audience, the book reflects the period’s reverence for poetic genius and moral sentiment, with a presentation format that emphasizes both aesthetic appeal and educational value. Its ornate engravings and period binding make it a desirable piece for collectors interested in literary history and Victorian book arts. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.
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