The Poetical Works Of Alexander Pope With Life
Eight Engravings On Steel (5 + Vignette Present)
Published by Gall & Inglis: Edinburgh c1890 (undated)
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This elegant Victorian edition of The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope presents the complete verse of one of England's most celebrated poets, accompanied by a biographical "Life of Pope" and finely engraved illustrations. The collection includes Pope's best-known works—The Rape of the Lock, Essay on Man, and The Dunciad—each reflecting his mastery of wit, moral reflection, and poetic form. The steel engravings, delicately rendered, complement the text's classical refinement and add visual grace to this nineteenth-century presentation.
Bound in an ornate full morocco binding with elaborate gilt decoration and all edges gilt, this volume exemplifies the craftsmanship of Gall & Inglis' gift editions. With its rich aesthetic and literary significance, it stands as both a decorative and scholarly work, appealing to collectors of fine Victorian bindings, enthusiasts of 18th-century English poetry, and admirers of Alexander Pope's enduring literary influence.
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General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Bookplate and inscription as shown. Some pencil annotations present (erasable). Inside hinges are split with covers wobbly but secure. 5 plates present + vignette (of 8). One plate loose. A couple of wobbly clusters. Light foxing with vast majority of pages clean A decent copy that presents well. Please study photos to further understand condition.
