Poems by William Cowper

London: J. Johnson, 1787. Leather. Good. 8" by 5". None. An early edition of the collected poems of William Cowper, an important Romantic forerunner. Third edition.Complete in two volumes.A collection of poetry by the Romantic poet William Cowper. These volumes include 'Table Talk', 'The Progress of Error', 'Charity', 'John Gilpin', 'The Task', and more.William Cowper was a popular English poet who helped initiate the Romantic movement, with his descriptions of life in the English countryside. After a stint of being institutionalised for insanity, Cowper recovered and began focusing on writing religious works. He was strongly against slavery, using his poems to try and support the Abolitionist campaign.Ink inscription of Mr. Innys Baker to the head of the title pages. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing and a little wear to the leather, heavier to Volume II with a crack to the spine and joints starting. A little bumping to the extremities. Small patch of loss of leather to the rear joint of Volume II, and a little loss to the head and tail of the spine. Minor rubbing to the paper to the boards. Rear hinge of Volume I is starting but firm. Hinges of Volume II are starting but firm. Internally, Volume I is firmly bound, Volume II is generally firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age toned and clean. Good