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1854 Poetical Works of Mrs. Felicia Hemans
Lippincott, Grambo & Co., PhiladelphiaA handsome and increasingly collectible Victorian edition of the complete poetical works of Mrs. Felicia Hemans, published in Philadelphia in 1854.Bound in an attractive original half leather binding with raised bands, gilt spine label, marbled boards and marbled page edges.The volume retains its beautiful chromolithographic decorative title page, making it an impressive display piece as well as an important literary work.This copy contains an early ownership inscription dated 1837 together with an interesting handwritten botanical note, adding character and provenance.The book appears complete, with all illustrated plates and tissue guards present.Condition
Original half leather binding with marbled boards.Five raised bands to the spine with original gilt title label.Decorative colour title page present.All pages firmly bound.All tissue guards and plates present.Marbled page edges.General rubbing, scuffing and edge wear to the leather consistent with age.Some foxing, toning and age-related marks throughout.Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.An attractive mid-19th century edition that would make an excellent addition to any collection of Victorian literature, poetry, antiquarian books or decorative leather-bound volumes.
