A beautiful antique copy of Cowper’s Poetical Works, published in London in 1853. This handsome volume is bound in rich, dark chocolate-brown leather, with raised decorative designs adorning the front, back, and spine, giving it a wonderfully substantial and ornate appearance.
The page edges are both gilt and gauffered, adding an especially beautiful detail to this already impressive book. Inside, the poetry is accompanied by multiple engraved illustrations that bring the narratives and verses to life and add to the charm of the volume.
One of the engravings has come loose from the binding, though it is still present and included with the book. As expected with a book of this age, there are signs of age and wear throughout, adding to its character and history.
A wonderful addition to an antique book collection, library, or bookshelf, this is a beautiful example of a 19th-century illustrated poetry volume and a piece that can be appreciated as much for its craftsmanship and decorative qualities as for the poetry within.
