1866 Rare Book - The Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe, with Original Memoir
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Author: Edgar Allan Poe. Illustrated by F. R. Pickersgill, R.A., John Tenniel, Birket Foster, Felix Darley, Jasper Cropsey, P. Duggan, Percival Skelton, and A. M. Madot.
Title: The Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe, with Original Memoir.
Publisher: London, Sampson Low, Son, and Marston, Milton House, Ludgate Hill, 1866.
Language: Text in English.
Size: Approximately 7.5 x 5 inches.
Pages: 167 pages.
Binding: Very good original green cloth binding with elaborate gilt decorations on the cover and spine. The front and rear covers feature a central medallion stamped with "Edgar A. Poe's Poetical Works" (hinges fine, overall worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, some light foxing or staining - as shown, armorial bookplate of Hugh Bent on the front and rear endpapers - as shown).
Illustrations: Lavishly illustrated with engravings by renowned artists, featuring intricate and atmospheric depictions of Poe’s poems, including "The Raven" and "The Bells." The illustrations are complete.
The book: This is an early Victorian illustrated edition of The Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1866 by Sampson Low, Son, and Marston. The book offers a collection of Poe's most celebrated poems, accompanied by a biographical memoir and detailed notes. The illustrations bring to life Poe's evocative and often macabre imagery, showcasing the craftsmanship of some of the 19th century's finest artists.
The author: Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer, poet, and critic, best known for his Gothic and macabre style. His works, such as The Raven, Annabel Lee, and The Tell-Tale Heart, have influenced countless authors and remain iconic in the realms of poetry and short fiction.
The illustrators: The illustrations in this volume were created by a team of distinguished artists, including F. R. Pickersgill, R.A., known for his historical paintings; John Tenniel, famed for his illustrations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; and Birket Foster, celebrated for his detailed landscapes. Their contributions elevate this edition into a visually stunning work of art.