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[BINDINGS]. A group of 6 finely-bound poetical works in 22 volumes, comprising:
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The Collected Library
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Chicago
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[BINDINGS]. A group of 6 finely-bound poetical works in 22 volumes, comprising:



1) BROWNING, Robert. Works. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1909. 10 volumes. Contemporary full morocco gilt by Riviere & Son, top edges gilt, others uncut. LIMITED EDITION, number 429 of 526 copies of the Centenary Edition.

2) COOKE, John, editor. The Dublin Book of Irish Verse, 1728-1909. Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, & Co., Ltd., 1909. Contemporary brown half calf by G.P. Putnam's Sons, top edge gilt, others uncut.

3) DIXON, William Macneile, editor. The Edinburgh Book of Scottish Verse, 1300-1900. London: Meiklejohn & Holden, 1910. Contemporary brown half calf by G.P. Putnam's Sons, top edge gilt, others uncut. 

4) MILTON, John. Poetical Works. London: William Pickering, 1826. 3 volumes. Later full red morocco gilt by MacLehose of Glasgow, top edges gilt, others uncut.

5) MILTON. Poetical Works. London: John Macrone, 1835. 4 volumes (of 6). Illustrations by J.M.W. Turner. Later brown half crushed morocco by Worsfold of Glasgow, top edges gilt, others uncut.

6) MONTAGU, Mary Wortley, Lady. Letters and Works. London: Richard Bentley, 1837. 3 volumes. Later navy blue half calf by Zaehnsdorf, top edges gilt, others uncut.

Together, 6 works in 22 volumes, all 8vo, condition generally fine.


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