[Patmore, Coventry- Association Copy, Presented to John Ruskin] The Unknown Eros and Other Odes, I-XXXI

Patmore, Coventry

Verlag: George Bell and Sons, London, 1877

Beschreibung

First edition. Original brown blind-stamped cloth, gilt lettering on spine. ASSOCIATION COPY INSCRIBED, TO JOHN RUSKIN ON A SHEET TIPPED-IN ("John Ruskin | with Coventry Patmore's | affectionate regards"). As well, there is a note on upper paste-down "From John Ruskin's Oxford Library 1880"), 10pp. separately paginated poems at the end with divisional title. With bookplate of Lewis Kennedy Morse, author. Paper label, slightly rubbed, spine faded, upper hinge slightly cracked, some offsetting, very good. Patmore's friendship with Ruskin is well-documented, sometimes heated, but always co-allies in the arts. Ruskin greatly admired Patmore's poetry, especially those presented in The Angel in the House. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 3674

Bibliografische Details

Titel: [Patmore, Coventry- Association Copy, ...

Verlag: George Bell and Sons, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1877

Auflage: First edition.