LEATHER Set. WORKS OF SHELLEY. (1839!) Keats Byron Poetry FIRST COLLECTED EDITION

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The Complete Works Of PERCY SHELLEY! Rare FIRST COLLECTED EDITION of Shelley's Works. Complete in 4 volumes. Printed in 1839. â Â"â Â"â Â" Shelley is one of the major English Romantic poets, and is regarded as among the finest poets in the English language. He was a key member of a close circle of visionary poets and writers that included: Lord Byron, John Keats, and his own second wife, Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. This is the Rare and Highly Desirable First Edition of Shelley's works. Edited and assembled by his widow Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the famous author of Frankenstein. (Frankenstein is not in this set.) Printed in 1839, by Edward Moxon & Co., London. This set is 180 years old! THIS RARE SET WAS CUSTOM BOUND in full leather in the 1800's. These bindings are of the highest quality gilded leather. Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping. Raised hubs, on the gilded spines. Marbled edges and end papers. Frontis in volume one. Half-titles are all present. Printed on quality paper. These measure 6.5 inches tall. This is the important first edition of Shelley's works, edited and assembled by his widow Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. This is the first appearance of Mary Shelley's valuable Notes to Shelley's Poems, written in lieu of a memoir in order to fulfill a promise to her late husband's father. Despite her promise, the Notes cleverly combined exegesis with biography, helping to promote the cult of Shelley. Printed in London by Edward Moxon, Dover Street. This is an exceptional set. In Exceptional Condition despite being 180+ years old. In near mint condition. The leather is exceptionally fresh and supple. Printed on quality paper that is very fresh, bright, and clean. This set displays beautifully. Rare FIRST EDITION of Shelley's Works. Complete in 4 volumes. Printed in 1839. THIS RARE SET WAS CUSTOM BOUND. A gorgeous set. Bindings have some scuffing. All hinges are attached. An exceptional set. This set displays beautifully, and is very worthy of gifting. This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library. Rare and desirable FIRST EDITION of his collected works. Printed in 1839!This set is 180 years old. This set is approaching 200 years old. This is the Rare FIRST COLLECTED EDITION of Shelley's Works. THE POETICAL WORKS OF PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY Edited by Mrs. Shelley. London:Edward Moxin,1839. First collected edition. Four volumes complete, sm8vo (about 6.5"x5"), bound in full gilt ruled and gilt decorated leather, all edges gilt. marbled endpapers. The first complete edition of Percy Shelley's poetical works, complied and edited by his wife Mary Shelley and bringing Percy's work into the mainstream. Her notes added significantly to the fuller comprehension of Percy's poetic writings. CONDITION: A very good+ set with minor wear. There are no marks or names. The bindings hinges are square and solid. Rare complete set with a handsome shelf appearance. H 2022.06. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 22.10.09.shell

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Titel: LEATHER Set. WORKS OF SHELLEY. (1839!) Keats...

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