Click for full-size.
The Poetical Works of Christina Georgina Rossetti; With Memoir and Notes etc. by William Michael Rossetti
by Rossetti, Christina (1830-1894)
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near fine
- Seller
-
Middletown, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Macmillan and Co, 1914. First edition, 5th printing. Near fine. 8vo, 7 1/2 x 5 in (185 x 130 mm); pp. lxxiii, 508. Portrait frontispiece with tissue guard, unsigned. three-quarter dark blue calf and cloth binding, with gilt fillets, spine gilt in compartments with 5 raised bands, title in gilt, slightly sunned; top edge gilt, others uncut; faint foxing to uncut edges, first and last few leaves; binding tight and square.
[Bateson v. 3, p. 273]. Christina Rossetti is known as the greatest female poet of the Victorian age and was featured often in the paintings of her brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. By the time of her death in 1898 she had written eleven hundred poems and had published over nine hundred of them. This beautifully-bound volume includes an Index to First Lines and extensive notes by her brother, William Michael Rossetti who was one of the seven founding members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848, and became the movement's unofficial organizer and bibliographer.
[Bateson v. 3, p. 273]. Christina Rossetti is known as the greatest female poet of the Victorian age and was featured often in the paintings of her brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. By the time of her death in 1898 she had written eleven hundred poems and had published over nine hundred of them. This beautifully-bound volume includes an Index to First Lines and extensive notes by her brother, William Michael Rossetti who was one of the seven founding members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848, and became the movement's unofficial organizer and bibliographer.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 433
- Title
- The Poetical Works of Christina Georgina Rossetti; With Memoir and Notes etc. by William Michael Rossetti
- Author
- Rossetti, Christina (1830-1894)
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, 5th printing
- Publisher
- Macmillan and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1914
Terms of Sale
Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
All items are guaranteed as described. Any purchase may be returned for a full refund within 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged, as long as it is returned in the same condition and is packed and shipped correctly. All items subject to prior sale. Prices quoted on our web site are subject to change without notice. Prices are net, and do not include shipping charges.
About the Seller
Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
Biblio member since 2018
Middletown, New York
About Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
We're passionate about rare books, fine art, and photographs. We're captivated by remarkable creations by writers, artists, photographers, editors, and designers; the extraordinary craftsmanship by printers, illustrators, and binders are sources of joy and wonder. We're enthralled by the innovations by publishers and dealers; and the devotion of collectors and scholars to discover, document, and celebrate the works and creators they love.
Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Top Edge Gilt
- Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
- 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....
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Collecting Children’s Literature
Children’s books are among some of the most popular themes to build a book collection on. Learn a bit more in our Brief History of Children’s Literature.
Vertigo Comics
Vertigo Comics, an imprint of DC Comics, is being retired in 2020 after a 27 year run of groundbreaking comics. The imprint was DC’s home for mature tales that were often horror-themed or otherwise dark in nature. Learn more about Vertigo, home of V for Vendetta, Sandman, and Fables.
