1853 Scarce First UK Edition - The Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe, illustrated.
(Description)
Author: Edgar Allan Poe. Illustrations by E. H. Wehnert, James Godwin, F. W. Hulme, and Harrison Weir.
Title: The Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe, with a Notice of His Life and Genius.
Publisher: London, Addey and Co., 21 Old Bond Street, 1853. First UK edition of Edgar Allan Poe's poems, and the first illustrated edition overall.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7" X 4.5".
Pages: xxx-144 pages.
Binding: Attractive and good to very good half-marocco leather binding with marbled boards. The spine is richly decorated with gilt floral motifs, raised bands, and title in gilt (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.
Content: Good to very good content (tight and clean, some light foxing, toning, and staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 20 beautiful illustrations by E. H. Wehnert, James Godwin, F. W. Hulme, and Harrison Weir. These engravings bring Poe’s eerie and romantic poetry to life, adding visual depth to the haunting verses of "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," and other famous works.
Estimate: (USD 500 - USD 700).
The book: This scarce first UK edition of The Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe is a highly collectible piece, presenting Poe's celebrated poetry with Victorian-era illustrations. This volume includes an introductory biographical essay by James Hannay, offering insight into Poe's life, character, and unique literary contributions.
The author: Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is a pioneering American writer known for his gothic tales, poems, and the creation of the detective fiction genre. His work is celebrated for its exploration of themes such as death, love, and the supernatural.
The illustrators: E. H. Wehnert, James Godwin, F. W. Hulme, and Harrison Weir were prominent illustrators of the Victorian era, known for their detailed and evocative style that enhances the haunting quality of Poe's poetry.