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1811 Poems & Letters William Isaac Roberts RARE Antique British Poetry Book

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1811 Poems & Letters William Isaac Roberts RARE Antique British Poetry Book

Poems and Letters by the late William Isaac Roberts, of Bristol, Deceased.
With Some Account Of His Life
Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown: London 1811
A Rare Book - None Available Online Globally At Time Of Listing

" This scarce 1811 posthumous volume preserves the writings of William Isaac Roberts, a young Bristol poet whose short life left only a slender but heartfelt body of verse and correspondence. Issued in its original drab boards with completely uncut edges—exactly as sold from the printer—this copy represents an untouched survivor of early 19th-century provincial printing. The frontispiece engraving, depicting a bardic domestic scene, sets a contemplative tone for the collection, while the substantial biographical preface seeks to introduce Roberts to a readership he never lived to cultivate himself.

The memoir that opens the book offers a gentle, sympathetic portrait of Roberts, presenting him as a modest, thoughtful young man whose literary gifts were nurtured quietly within a small social circle. His poems reflect the tastes of the Romantic era—melancholy reflections, meditations on nature, and tender expressions of sentiment—while the surviving letters provide glimpses into his personal concerns, aspirations, and the inner life of an earnest but little-known writer. Together, they form the only substantial record of his voice, carefully preserved by friends determined that his work should not vanish with him.

As an artefact, the volume is notable not only for its rarity but also for its untouched state: the original paper boards, exposed sewing structures, and untrimmed pages make it a compelling example of early 19th-century book production. It stands as both a memorial to a life cut short and a valuable primary source for literary historians studying minor Romantic poets outside the London mainstream. This book will strongly appeal to collectors of early poetry, students of Romantic-era provincial literature, and enthusiasts of rare books in original, uncut condition."

In original drab boards, no outer spine, exposed sewing, uncut / untrimmed edges and never rebound. Pages with some staining as shown otherwise pleasant age toning. Front cover and title cluster almost loose - remaining clusters firm. A beautiful, untouched example of early 1800's book binding. This rare book presents an outstanding opportunity for the astute British poetry collector. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 21cm x 12.5cm x 2cm - 247 Pages

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Frontis", "Original Covers - No Spine"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: In original drab boards, no outer spine, exposed sewing, uncut / untrimmed edges and never rebound. Pages with some staining as shown otherwise pleasant age toning. Front cover and title cluster almost loose - remaining clusters firm. A beautiful, untouched example of early 1800's book binding. This rare book presents an outstanding opportunity for the astute British poetry collector. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: William Isaac Roberts
Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown: London
Year Printed: 1811
Sub-subject: Rare Poetry