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1867 Wayside Posies: Original Poems Of The Country Life Antique Poetry Book 1st

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1867 Wayside Posies: Original Poems Of The Country Life Antique Poetry Book

Wayside Posies: Original Poems Of The Country Life
Edited by Robert Buchanan With Pictures By G. J. Pinwell, J. W. North, & Frederick Walker
Engraved By The Brothers Dalziel
Published by George Routledge and Sons: London 1867 1st Edition

"Wayside Posies: Original Poems of the Country Life, edited by Robert Buchanan, is a richly illustrated collection celebrating the beauty, simplicity, and rhythm of rural existence. The anthology brings together a variety of pastoral and nature-inspired poems, capturing scenes of fields, woods, cottages, and the quiet labors of the countryside. Buchanan's editorial touch weaves these verses into a unified tribute to country life, presenting it as both idyllic and deeply human, where the cycles of nature mirror the joys and sorrows of everyday living.

The visual element of the book is equally significant, with illustrations by G. J. Pinwell, J. W. North, and Frederick Walker, engraved by the Brothers Dalziel, complementing the poetry with evocative imagery. These artworks not only enhance the rustic atmosphere but also elevate the collection into a harmonious union of verse and art. Together, the poems and engravings form a Victorian celebration of nature and rural tradition, reflecting the era's romantic sensibility and its reverence for the simple beauty found "by the wayside."

General wear and fading to cover. Spine has been replaced/repaired with contemporary leather however it seems the original spine is behind the new leather. Book is very solid with no loose pages and tight binding. Some foxing is apparent throughout book interspersed with clean pages. Gilt edging in very good order. Small Ex Libris plate to inside cover otherwise book is unmarked. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 26.5cm x 21cm x 3cm

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Gilt Edged", "Engravings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to cover. Spine has been replaced/repaired with contemporary leather however it seems the original spine is behind the new leather. Book is very solid with no loose pages and tight binding. Some foxing is apparent throughout book interspersed with clean pages. Gilt edging in very good order. Small Ex Libris plate to inside cover otherwise book is unmarked. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Robert Buchanan
Publisher: George Routledge and Sons: London
Year Printed: 1867
Sub-subject: Poetry