HERRICK, Robert.
The Works of Robert Herrick.
Edinburgh: W. and C. Tait , 1823.
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The Works of Robert Herrick; elaborately bound in full crushed citron morocco by Riviere & Son
Finely bound example of the complete works of Robert Herrick. Octavo, two volumes, bound in full crushed citron morocco by Riviere & Son, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, elaborate gilt ruling and scrolling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, top edge gilt, engraved title pages. From the library of American collector and bibliophile Robert Hoe with his tickets. In near fine condition.
17th-century English lyric poet and Anglican cleric Robert Herrick remains best known for Hesperides, a book of poems. This includes the carpe diem poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" with the first line "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may."
The Works of Robert Herrick.
$975.00
Out of Stock
