[Patmore, Coventry- Association Copy, Presented to John Ruskin] The Unknown Eros and Other Odes, I-XXXI
by Patmore, Coventry
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- Hardcover
- first
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: George Bell and Sons, 1877. First edition. 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.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3674
- Title
- [Patmore, Coventry- Association Copy, Presented to John Ruskin] The Unknown Eros and Other Odes, I-XXXI
- Author
- Patmore, Coventry
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George Bell and Sons
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1877
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- First Edition
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- Hinge
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- Cloth
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- Inscribed
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- Cracked
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- Association Copy
- An association copy is a copy of a book which has been signed and inscribed by the author for a personal friend, colleague, or...
- Paste-down
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- Bookplate
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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