1844 The Book of Gems: The Modern Poets and Artists of Great Britain Volume II

Description

Illustrated, Leather Binding, Signed Binding

In a full red morocco binding with gilt, bound by J. Wright.

Richly illustrated with 51 engravings, including an engraved title page. Collated, complete.

This is the second volume in a celebrated Victorian anthology series edited by Samuel Carter Hall (1800–1889), a prominent editor, critic, and cultural figure of the 19th century.

This series was conceived as a richly illustrated celebration of British poetry and art, pairing literary selections with engraved reproductions of works by leading artists.

Poets include John Promfet, Robert Burns, James Hurdis, William Shenstone, Thomas Gray, William Collins, Oliver Goldsmith, Joseph Addison and james Beattie, among many others.