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Fore-edge Paintings - Byron, Wordsworth and Rogers. Group of three titles. 1) ROGERS, Samuel. Poems. London: Edward Moxen, 1853. 8vo (160 x 100mm). Modern brown half morocco binding, spine stamped in gilt with 5 raised bands. 1 plate. Condition: ownership signature; spine slightly cracked. fore-edge of salisbury cathedral. 2) The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth. London: Gall & Inglis, 8vo (180 x 115mm). Six engravings on steel. Contemporary red morocco stamped in gilt and blind, spine in gilt and blind with 5 raised bars, a.e.b. Condition: slighty worn, scattered foxing and browning. fore-edge painting of st. paul's cathedral from waterloo bridge. 3) The Poetical Works of Lord Byron Complete New Edition. London: John Murray, 1867. 8mo (170 x 110mm). Fore-edge painting of a river with heavily treed meadow and church with spire. Dark green rough morocco stamped in gilt, spine in gilt with 5 raised band, a.e.b. Condition: slight foxing, front hinge cracked, cover detaching, edges of spine rubbed. (3)ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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