Ca 1891 The Poetical Works of William Cowper by William Cowper, Illustrated

A striking illustrated edition of the poetry of William Cowper, presented in an elaborate decorative cloth binding with gilt, red, and black detailing. This complete edition includes a memoir, explanatory notes, illustrations, Olney Hymns, The Task, miscellaneous poems, translations, and other works by one of England’s important 18th-century poets. Note that this book is undated and the date is estimated based on the years the publisher was in business.   Overall fair plus to good condition for its age:  • Cover: gorgeous cover with a few marks and wear at edges & corners • Spine: wear/slight fraying at ends • Pages: overall good condition with some stray age marks. Two pages have an unusual folded/uncut corner where the paper appears to have remained joined during the original printing or binding process (see photos) • Edges: gold finish with wear  Please see all pictures as well to help determine condition.  Thanks for looking!  #LaurazonBooks #WilliamCowper #AntiqueBook #PoetryBook