{"product_id":"cowpers-poetical-works-1853","title":"Cowper's Poetical Works 1853","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful antique copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCowper’s Poetical Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe page edges are both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egilt and gauffered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced: New England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gentri Lee Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43898853261375,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/5773\/4719\/files\/gentri_lee_antiques_vintage_decor-8_898631fa-1519-4162-8820-d5e7e5ca8b4b.jpg?v=1789750638","url":"https:\/\/gentrileeantiques.com\/products\/cowpers-poetical-works-1853","provider":"Gentri Lee Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}