Description: (NONESUCH PRESS) THE MISTRESS, WITH OTHER SELECT POEMS OF ABRAHAM COWLEY, 1618-1667. Edited by John Sparrow. London: The Nonesuch Press, 1926. 6-3/4 x 10-1/4 inches; xx; 213. Limited to 1050 numbered copies. This is copy number 456. Printed on Dutch Rag handmade paper, edges uncut. Bound in full tan buckram with leather label on spine. Includes: Table of Contents, Introduction, Textual Notes, and Index of First Lines. Most of the book is opened, but a few pages remain unopened. Cowley work was much admired by Milton who felt the poet's work equaled that of William Shakespeare and Edmund Spenser ("The Faerie Queene"). Cowley was among the first to use the Pindaric ode form (often called the Greek ode) in English poetry. (They comprise a short portion of this volume.) The Pindaric ode, named after Pindar, the 5th century B.C. poet, consists of 3 sections -- strope, antistrophe, and epode. Other of his poems tend to be more metaphysical, echoing John Donne. His most well known work, "The Mistress," is included in this volume CONDITION: Very Good. Exotic bookplate of W.J. Merson. The usual intrinsic browning to front free endpaper and last free endpaper due to the Press's use of non-archival adhesive. A little foxing to half-title and facing blank leaf. Front lower tip bumped, others lightly. Offsetting from original tissue guard (present). Uneven fading to front and rear boards. Rectangular impression and fading on lower spine indicating label removal. Absolutely no signs of this having been an ex-library copy. Leather spine label rubbed.The fine handmade paper is fresh white and clean with a little toning to a portion of fore edge. SHIPPING: US Postal Service Media Mail. If you prefer expedited shipping please select the Priority Mail option. International orders are handled by eBay's Global Shipping Center (please check for exclusions). Be assured I pack with extreme care. TERMS: I make a determined effort to accurately describe each book. Your satisfaction is uppermost, and notice of return should be provided within 30 days of receipt.
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Numbered, Printed Letterpress
Author: Abraham Cowley
Region: Europe
Publisher: Nonesuch Press
Topic: Private Press, Fine Printing, Illustration
Subject: Class English Poetry
Original/Facsimile: Original
