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The children of the Poets

The children of the Poets

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The children of the Poets

by Eric S. Robertson

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London : Walter Scott, 1888. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5" . None . A very scarce first edition of this collection of poems aimed at children. Very scarce. First Edition. A beautifully bound edition of this anthology of poetry aimed at children. This anthology includes poetry by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, William Wordsworth, William Blake and Robert Browning. Poems explore themes of growth and development, childhood fantasy and parental control. This collection includes a wide range of poems which place the child at the centre. Bound in a decorative cloth binding. Externally very smart. Fading to the head and tail of the spine. Rubbing resulting in minor loss to the corner of the boards. Internally fairly firmly bound. pages xvii to xxxv working loose. Spotting to the text block. Pages bright and clean. Very Good

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Bookseller
Rooke Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
877V21
Title
The children of the Poets
Author
Eric S. Robertson
Illustrator
None
Format/Binding
Cloth
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Walter Scott
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1888
Size
7.5" by 5"
Keywords
Poetry Children Literature Children

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Cloth
"Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Tail
The heel of the spine.
First Edition
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Text Block
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