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Poetical Works of Robert Browning – A handsome Edwardian two-volume leather library set of Robert Browning’s poetry, bound in full calf with gilt monograms and bright all-gilt edges. An elegant antique Victorian poetry set published in London by Smith, Elder & Co.
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A handsome Edwardian full calf leather library set of The Poetical Works of Robert Browning by the celebrated Victorian poet Robert Browning, published in London by Smith, Elder & Co. in 1901–1902.
Bound in rich brown full calf leather, the covers are decorated with elegant gilt “RB” monograms, while the spines carry gilt titles that remain clear though slightly faded with age. The volumes retain their all edges gilt (AEG), still bright and highly attractive, giving the set a refined appearance typical of finely produced Edwardian gift editions.
Internally Poetical Works of Robert Browning remain well bound and structurally sound. The decorative maroon cloth endpapers with gilt floral design remain vibrant and intact, adding to the aesthetic appeal of the bindings. Light foxing is present to the preliminary pages and margins, as commonly encountered in books of this period, but the text remains clean and fully readable throughout.
This complete two-volume London edition includes engraved portrait plates and presents very well as a decorative and collectible set. Browning’s influential dramatic monologues and poetry secured his reputation as one of the foremost voices of Victorian literature, and this finely bound edition offers an elegant way to enjoy his work.
Poetical Works of Robert Browning – A very attractive shelf set, ideal for collectors of Victorian poetry, antique leather bindings, or decorative Edwardian library books.
Condition – Near Fine
Poetical Works of Robert Browning – Both volumes are bound in full calf leather with gilt “RB” monograms to the covers and gilt titles to the spines. The spines are slightly faded, though the gilt lettering remains clear. The bindings are firm and structurally sound. All edges gilt and still bright. The decorative maroon cloth endpapers with gilt floral design remain intact. Foxing is present, particularly to the preliminary pages and occasionally throughout, as typical for books of this period. A prior ownership stamp is present on the front blank endpaper. Overall a clean, complete and very attractive antique leather set with good shelf appeal.
