Poems of Shelley [leatherbound] Percy Bysshe Shelley (selected by Stopford A. Brooke)

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Poems of Shelley [leatherbound] Percy Bysshe Shelley (selected by Stopford A. Brooke)
This 1892 leatherbound edition of Poems of Shelley is a finely crafted selection of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s works, curated by Stopford A. Brooke. Featuring some of Shelley’s most beloved poems, including his “Songs of Love,” this collection captures the romantic lyricism and philosophical depth of one of England’s most celebrated Romantic poets. The book is bound in soft brown leather with gilt edges and decorative tooling, giving it an elegant and timeless appearance. With its compact size and exquisite presentation, this volume is an excellent collectible for admirers of Shelley’s poetry and 19th-century literature.

This 1892 leatherbound edition is in good vintage condition. The brown leather cover shows moderate wear, with noticeable scuffing and some discoloration, particularly along the spine. The binding is secure, and the pages are clean, with light toning and minimal foxing confined to the endpapers and edges. The gilt edges remain vibrant, adding a touch of luxury to the book’s design. While the leather cover displays signs of age, this volume maintains its charm and collectible appeal for lovers of Romantic poetry and antiquarian books.

SKU: VBe-064
Title: Poems of Shelley
Author: Percy Bysshe Shelley (selected and arranged by Stopford A. Brooke)
Year of Publication: 1892 (Macmillan edition)
Edition: Reprinted edition, 1892.
Printing: Not explicitly stated; presumed early printing of this edition.
Publisher Name: Macmillan and Co., London and New York.
Type of Binding: Leatherbound, with gilt edges and decorative tooling on spine and borders.
Dust Jacket: None (as issued).
Damage on the Cover: Moderate wear, including scuffing and some discoloration on the leather.
Pages Clean: Yes, with some toning due to age.
Foxing: Minor, primarily on endpapers and edges.
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Genre: Poetry.
Sub-genre: Romantic Literature.
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