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1926 The Poems Of Wordsworth Antique Poetry Book Prize Leather & Gilt Bindings

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1926 The Poems Of Wordsworth Antique Poetry Book Prize Leather & Gilt Bindings

The Poems Of Wordsworth
Edited by Thomas Hutchinson
Published by Humphrey Milford: London 1926
In Prize Red Leather & Gilt Bindings - Ex Geelong Grammar School

" The Poems Of Wordsworth is one of the great collected editions of the work of William Wordsworth, the leading poet of the English Romantic movement. Edited by the noted scholar Thomas Hutchinson, this substantial Oxford University Press edition brings together Wordsworth's most celebrated poetry, including his reflections on nature, memory, rural life, and the human spirit. Through works such as Tintern Abbey, The Prelude, and the famous Lucy poems, Wordsworth helped redefine English poetry by finding beauty and profound meaning in ordinary experience and the natural world.

This 1926 Humphrey Milford edition was produced as a scholarly yet accessible text, combining authoritative editing with handsome presentation. Hutchinson's introductions and notes provide valuable context for readers, while the substantial volume serves as an excellent single-volume reference to Wordsworth's poetic achievement. Issued at a time when Wordsworth's reputation as one of England's greatest poets was firmly established, the book reflects the enduring importance of his work within both literary studies and education.

Particularly appealing is the fine prize binding of red leather and gilt, bearing the crest of Geelong Grammar School and accompanied by the original prize plate awarded for Algebra at Christmas 1927. Such school prize books were traditionally presented to outstanding students and often survive as attractive reminders of academic life in early twentieth-century Australia. Combining literary significance, elegant craftsmanship, and a direct connection to one of Australia's most prestigious schools, this is a distinguished and highly collectible example of a classic Oxford edition. "

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Geelong Grammar School prize plate present. Pages very clean and well presented with solid binding and no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 18.5cm x 13cm x 3.5cm - 986 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Gilt Edged", "Prize Leather Bindings", "Frontis", "Marbled Endpapers"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Geelong Grammar School prize plate present. Pages very clean and well presented with solid binding and no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: William Wordsworth
Publisher: Humphrey Milford: London
Year Printed: 1926
Sub-subject: Poetry